[Idiom] LIVE AND LEARN. - Grow Through Life: Embracing the Lessons of Experience

Live and learn.

Live and learn.

/lɪv ænd lɜːrn/

Gain wisdom through experience.

Live and learn" is a simple yet profound idiom that acknowledges the continuous process of learning from the experiences life throws our way. This phrase serves as a reminder that making mistakes is part of being human, and each error provides a valuable lesson that contributes to our wisdom and maturity. It is often used after a mistake has been made, suggesting that the error serves as a learning opportunity, ultimately aiding in personal growth and better decision-making in the future.

Example Sentences

  1. You make a mistake, you live and learn.

    Making errors teaches you important lessons.

  2. It's just another case of live and learn, I guess.

    This situation is just another example from which to gain experience.

  3. Sometimes you don’t succeed at first, but you live and learn and try again.

    Failing initially is part of gaining experience and improving for future attempts.

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