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chat échaudé craint l'eau froide

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, a scalded cat fears cold water, i.e. it becomes overly cautious.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃa e.ʃo.de kʁɛ̃ l‿o fʁwad/
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Proverb

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chat échaudé craint l’eau froide

  1. once bitten, twice shy