wic Idioma
no rest for the wicked
once or twice
think twice about something
wicked
bat on a sticky wicket
think twice
You need to think twice before you make a decision. 在作出决定以前，你需要三思。
I would think twice before taking on such a responsibility. 在担负这个责任之前，我得要反复考虑。
think twice before
Idiom(s): think twice (before doing sth)Theme: CONSIDER
to consider carefully whether one should do something; to be cautious about doing something.
• You should think twice before quitting your job.
• That's a serious decision, and you should certainly think twice.
Lightning never strikes twice in the same place
Idiom(s): Lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)Theme: CHANCE
a saying meaning that it is extremely unlikely that the same misfortune will occur again in the same set of circumstances or to the same people.
• Ever since the fire, Jean has been afraid that her house will catch fire again, but they say that lightning never strikes twice.
• Supposedly lightning never strikes twice, but the Smiths' house has been robbed twice this year.
big as life and twice as ugly
Idiom(s): (as) big as life AND (as) big as life and twice as uglyTheme: SIZE
an exaggerated way of saying that a person or a thing appeared in a particular place. (Folksy. The second phrase is slang.)
• The little child just stood there as big as life and laughed very hard.
• I opened the door, and there was Tom as big as life.
• I came home and found this cat in my chair, as big as life and twice as ugly.
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame
One should learn from one's mistakes.Lightning never strikes in the same place twice
An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.Once bitten, twice shy.
After an unpleasant experience, people are careful to avoid something similar.Opportunity seldom knocks twice.
Don't miss opportunities that come along.Even a broken clock is right twice a day
This is used when people get lucky and are undeservedly successful.('Even a stopped clock is right twice a day' is also used.)Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame o
This means that you should learn from your mistakes and not allow people to take advantage of you repeatedly.Once bitten, twice shy
If somebody is said to be once bitten twice shy, it means that someone who has been hurt or who has had something go wrong will be far more careful the next time.Sticky wicket
(UK) If you are on a sticky wicket, you are in a difficult situation.a round of sandwiches
two sandwiches (made from two pieces of bread): "She made a few rounds of cheese sandwiches."lightning never strikes twice in the same place|li
The same accident does not happen twice; the same person does not have the same luck again.
A proverb. Billy won a pony in the contest last year, but lightning never strikes twice in the same place.sandwich board|board|sandwich
n. Two advertising signs worn by a man, one on his chest and the other on his back. The man walking along Main Street wore a sandwich board saying "Eat at Joe's."think twice|think|twice
v. To think again carefully; reconsider; hesitate. The teacher advised Lou to think twice before deciding to quit school.Compare: THINK BETTER OF.
cheap at twice the price
cheap at twice the priceVery inexpensive, a good value for the money. For example, Pete got a $3,000 rebate on his new car—it was cheap at twice the price. For a synonym see dirt cheap.
twice
twicesee cheap at twice the price; lightning never strikes twice in the same place; once bitten, twice shy; think twice.
An wic idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with wic, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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