Don't make the same mistake twice

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I think (a) would be fine. But how about (b)?(a) Don't make the same mistake again.(b) Don't make the same mistake twice.Hirashin

Clive · Accepted Answer

Both are fine.
B is a very common expression.

Hirashin · Answer

Thank you for the help, Clive. Do they mean the same thing?

Clive · Answer

Broadly speaking, yes.

But you could say A to someone who has already made the same mistake 100 times.
B would seem odd. It is usually said after the first mistake,

Clive

Hirashin · Answer

Thanks for the further explanation, Clive.

Don't make the same mistake twice

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