의미: twice

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1 두 번, 2회

2 두 배로
▶ Twice two is[are] four. 2×2는 4.
at twice (1) 《드물게》 두 번으로 (2) 두 번째로
in twice 두 번에
once or twice 한두 번
think twice 재고하다《about》:do not think twice 주저하지 않고 (…)하다; 두 번 다시 생각하지 않다, 잊다, 무시하다
twice as good as …보다 갑절 (좋은)
twice as much 두 배(의 양)

lightning never strikes (the same place) twice 관용구

once or twice

a few times We went to that restaurant once or twice but we quickly became tired of it.

think twice about something

think very carefully You should think twice before you go ahead and quit your job.

think twice

think again before acting； hesitate 再三考虑；犹豫
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 ugly

Theme: 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.

lightning never strikes (the aforementioned place) twice

proverb Something that's actual amazing and absurd to appear will never appear to the aforementioned being twice. (Said abnormally of adverse or adverse events.) I apperceive you're afraid to go aback on a even afterwards that crash, but lightning never strikes twice. There's no way we could get hit by such a adverse storm like that again—lightning never strikes the aforementioned abode twiceLearn more: lightning, never, same, strike, twice

Lightning never strikes (the aforementioned place) twice.

Prov. The aforementioned awful absurd affair never happens to the aforementioned being twice. Jill: I'm afraid to drive anytime back that barter hit my car. Alan: Don't worry. Lightning never strikes the aforementioned abode twice. It's strange, but I feel safer back my accommodation was robbed; I amount lightning never strikes the aforementioned abode twice.Learn more: lightning, never, strike, twice

lightning never strikes twice

the aforementioned calamity never occurs twice. This announcement refers to the accepted acceptance that lightning never strikes the aforementioned atom twice. 1983 Penelope Lively Perfect Happiness It's nasty, isn't it?…Having to go to the aforementioned airport. Though in a way you can't advice cerebration able-bodied lightning never strikes twice. Learn more: lightning, never, strike, twice

ˌlightning never strikes (in the aforementioned place) ˈtwice

(saying) an abnormal or abhorrent accident is not acceptable to appear in the aforementioned abode or to the aforementioned being twiceLearn more: lightning, never, strike, twice

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More Idioms/Phrases

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Once bitten, twice shy. One good turn deserves another. One of these days is none of these days. One today is worth two tomorrow. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Only real friends will tell you when your face is Opportunity seldom knocks twice. Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Out of sight, out of mind. Penny wise, pound foolish. People who live in glass houses should not throw Practice makes perfect. Practise what you preach Prevention is better than cure Pride comes before a fall.