Somebody will not do something again in a hurry
phrase
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.
Often appears as...
- won't do that again in a hurry
- shouldn't do this again in a hurry
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
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.
Often appears as...
- won't do that again in a hurry
- shouldn't do this again in a hurry
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is casual and often used in spoken English rather than in formal writing or professional settings.
She tried skiing and fell; she won't be doing that again in a hurry!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Experience
The phrase implies a bad experience or consequence that discourages repeating the action soon.
He won't park illegally again in a hurry after that hefty fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It's usually an exaggeration, not to be taken literally. It doesn't mean they'll never do it; just not eagerly.
After the bee sting, she won't be picking flowers again in a hurry.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is casual and often used in spoken English rather than in formal writing or professional settings.
She tried skiing and fell; she won't be doing that again in a hurry!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Experience
The phrase implies a bad experience or consequence that discourages repeating the action soon.
He won't park illegally again in a hurry after that hefty fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It's usually an exaggeration, not to be taken literally. It doesn't mean they'll never do it; just not eagerly.
After the bee sting, she won't be picking flowers again in a hurry.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is casual and often used in spoken English rather than in formal writing or professional settings.
She tried skiing and fell; she won't be doing that again in a hurry!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Experience
The phrase implies a bad experience or consequence that discourages repeating the action soon.
He won't park illegally again in a hurry after that hefty fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It's usually an exaggeration, not to be taken literally. It doesn't mean they'll never do it; just not eagerly.
After the bee sting, she won't be picking flowers again in a hurry.
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