Somebody will not do something again in a hurry

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Somebody will be hesitant or unwilling to repeat a particular action or event due to a negative experience or undesirable result.

After getting sick on the roller coaster, I bet he won't eat a large meal before riding again in a hurry.
Visual representation of "somebody will not do something again in a hurry" - Somebody will be hesitant or unwilling to repeat a particular action or event due to a negative experience or undesirable result.

Often appears as...

  • won't do that again in a hurry
  • shouldn't do this again in a hurry

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Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is casual and often used in spoken English rather than in formal writing or professional settings.

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She tried skiing and fell; she won't be doing that again in a hurry!
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Negative Experience

The phrase implies a bad experience or consequence that discourages repeating the action soon.

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He won't park illegally again in a hurry after that hefty fine.
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Hyperbolic Expression

It's usually an exaggeration, not to be taken literally. It doesn't mean they'll never do it; just not eagerly.

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After the bee sting, she won't be picking flowers again in a hurry.
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