The phrase **"Once bitten, twice shy"** means being cautious after a bad experience. Which of the following sentences correctly illustrates this phrase?

(i) He’s very cautious while crossing the road after just having recovered from a road accident injury.

(ii) After failing the test, he decided to study diligently, but very soon went back to his old habits.

(iii) The firm has refrained from actively investing in stocks ever since suffering losses in the recent financial crisis.

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The phrase **"Once bitten, twice shy"** means being cautious after a bad experience. Which of the following sentences correctly illustrates this phrase?

(i) He’s very cautious while crossing the road after just having recovered from a road accident injury.

(ii) After failing the test, he decided to study diligently, but very soon went back to his old habits.

(iii) The firm has refrained from actively investing in stocks ever since suffering losses in the recent financial crisis.

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**Solution:**

1. The phrase **"Once bitten, twice shy"** means that after having a bad experience, a person becomes cautious and avoids repeating the same mistake.

2. Analyze each sentence:

- (i) "He’s very cautious while crossing the road after just having recovered from a road accident injury."
     - This fits the phrase perfectly as the person is cautious after a bad experience (accident).

- (ii) "After failing the test, he decided to study diligently, but very soon went back to his old habits."
     - This does not fit the phrase because the person did not remain cautious or avoid repeating the mistake; he reverted to old habits.

- (iii) "The firm has refrained from actively investing in stocks ever since suffering losses in the recent financial crisis."
     - This fits the phrase as the firm is cautious after a bad experience (financial loss).

3. Therefore, sentences (i) and (iii) correctly illustrate the meaning of the phrase.

**Answer:** (b) Both (i) and (iii)

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