Live and learn In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "live and learn", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-07 09:11

Meaning of Live and learn

Live and learn spoken cliché

It is usually used when one is surprised to learn something.

Learn or discover something new and surprising from one's experience or mistakes. 

I didn't read the recipe, so my new dish was a disaster. Oh well, live and learn!

I wouldn't know how interesting skating is if I didn't try - live and learn!

Origin of Live and learn

The phrase originates from the second half of the 1500s.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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