You live and learn
phrase
Used to say that people learn from their experiences and mistakes.
I never knew the process could be so difficult! Well, you live and learn.
Often appears as...
- well
- you live and learn
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
An expression of surprise at a new piece of information.
You mean he's not the boss? You live and learn!
Often appears as...
- wow
- you live and learn
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to say that people learn from their experiences and mistakes.
I never knew the process could be so difficult! Well, you live and learn.
Often appears as...
- well
- you live and learn
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
An expression of surprise at a new piece of information.
You mean he's not the boss? You live and learn!
Often appears as...
- wow
- you live and learn
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Reflection
Use it to reflect on a positive side of a mistake or bad experience.
I missed the deadline, but I've learned to manage my time better now. You live and learn.
Pro Tip 2/3Humble Admission
Express that you've gained wisdom or knowledge through experience.
I used to be quick to judge, but interacting with diverse people changed my perspective. You live and learn.
Pro Tip 3/3Encouraging Words
Offer comfort or motivate someone after a difficult or embarrassment.
So you stumbled during your speech – it happens to everyone. You live and learn!
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Reflection
Use it to reflect on a positive side of a mistake or bad experience.
I missed the deadline, but I've learned to manage my time better now. You live and learn.
Pro Tip 2/3Humble Admission
Express that you've gained wisdom or knowledge through experience.
I used to be quick to judge, but interacting with diverse people changed my perspective. You live and learn.
Pro Tip 3/3Encouraging Words
Offer comfort or motivate someone after a difficult or embarrassment.
So you stumbled during your speech – it happens to everyone. You live and learn!
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Reflection
Use it to reflect on a positive side of a mistake or bad experience.
I missed the deadline, but I've learned to manage my time better now. You live and learn.
Pro Tip 2/3Humble Admission
Express that you've gained wisdom or knowledge through experience.
I used to be quick to judge, but interacting with diverse people changed my perspective. You live and learn.
Pro Tip 3/3Encouraging Words
Offer comfort or motivate someone after a difficult or embarrassment.
So you stumbled during your speech – it happens to everyone. You live and learn!
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