live and learn
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌlɪv ən ˈlɝn/ · UK /ˌlɪv ən ˈlɜːn/
live and learn means: Used to say that experience teaches you something, often after a mistake or an unpleasant surprise.
verb
Used to say that experience teaches you something, often after a mistake or an unpleasant surprise.
- I paid too much. You live and learn.
- So this shop closes on Mondays? Well, live and learn!
- We trusted the wrong person, but I suppose we live and learn.
Questions about live and learn
What does live and learn mean?
Used to say that experience teaches you something, often after a mistake or an unpleasant surprise.
What is live and learn in other languages?
Türkçe: yaşadıkça öğrenmek · Español: vivir y aprender · Français: apprendre de ses expériences · Deutsch: aus Erfahrung lernen · Italiano: imparare dall'esperienza · 日本語: 経験から学ぶ
How do you pronounce live and learn?
In American English /ˌlɪv ən ˈlɝn/; in British English /ˌlɪv ən ˈlɜːn/.
How do you use live and learn in a sentence?
I paid too much. You live and learn. So this shop closes on Mondays? Well, live and learn!
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