This phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.
Etymology:
- probably originated from a similar proverb in Italy in the 17th century
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Someone asked me to pull their finger, but since the last time I did that they farted, I said, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."
Submitted by TriplePurple on April 11, 2024
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