Meaning of the word "by doing nothing we learn to do ill" in English

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by doing nothing we learn to do ill

US /baɪ ˈduːɪŋ ˈnʌθɪŋ wi lɜːrn tu du ɪl/
UK /baɪ ˈduːɪŋ ˈnʌθɪŋ wi lɜːn tuː duː ɪl/
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Idiom

idleness or lack of activity leads to bad habits or evil behavior

Example:
Keep yourself busy with productive work, because by doing nothing we learn to do ill.
The proverb by doing nothing we learn to do ill reminds us that boredom can lead to trouble.