Alternative form of once bitten, twice shy

Alternative form of once bitten, twice shy

Alternative form of burn the candle at both ends

(New England, nautical, idiomatic) Said of an unwisely or overly extravagant person.

(idiomatic) To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others.

present participle of burn that bridge when one comes to it

simple past tense and past participle of burn that bridge when one comes to it

plural of Burnsian

Of or pertaining to Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet and lyricist, or his writings.

One who celebrates Burns night. / A scholar of the writings of Robert Burns.