idiom
fool me once, shame on you
FOOL mee WUNS SHAYM on YOO
fuːl miː wʌns ʃeɪm ɒn juːListen
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Syllable breakdown
foolmeonceshameonyou
Dictionary meaning
if someone deceives you once it is their fault; but if they deceive you again it is your fault for not being more cautious; a warning to learn from being tricked
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