Meaning of the word "experience is always the best teacher" in English
What does "experience is always the best teacher" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
experience is always the best teacher
US /ɪkˈspɪriəns ɪz ˈɔlˌweɪz ðə bɛst ˈtitʃər/
UK /ɪkˈspɪəriəns ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ðə bɛst ˈtiːtʃə/
Idiom
the idea that learning from one's own life events and mistakes is more effective than theoretical instruction
Example:
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I didn't believe the stove was hot until I touched it; experience is always the best teacher.
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He learned how to manage a business by failing first, proving that experience is always the best teacher.