Question

Expand the theme: A burnt child dreads fire​

Answer 1

A burnt child dreads the fire. This proverb goes to say that anyone who has had a bad experience will be scared and will stay away from things connected to the experience. For example if a child is hurt in a fire accident it will always he scared of going near a flame or fire for life.

Answer 2

it's telling that a child who is afraid of fire and he or she is burnt.....