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learn_the_hard_way

learn the hard way

English

Verb

learns the hard way (third-person singular simple present learns the hard way, present participle learned the hard way, simple past and past participle learning the hard way)

  1. To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.
    Anyone who tries to cycle will learn the hard way that grazes are painful.

Translations

Synonyms

  • learn from experience