Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Once bitten, thrice shy.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. twice shy.
The standard idiom is "Once bitten, twice shy."
The word "thrice" (meaning three times) is incorrect in this context.
The phrase "Once bitten, twice shy" means that a person becomes more cautious after being hurt or deceived once.