don't make the same mistake twice
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Meaning · English
Learn from your mistakes to avoid repeating them.
Examples
I'll be more careful next time, don't want to make the same mistake twice.
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “don't make the same mistake twice” mean?
Learn from your mistakes to avoid repeating them.
Is “don't make the same mistake twice” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.