Meaning of the word "experience is the teacher of fools" in English
What does "experience is the teacher of fools" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
experience is the teacher of fools
US /ɪkˈspɪriəns ɪz ðə ˈtiːtʃər əv fuːlz/
UK /ɪkˈspɪəriəns ɪz ðə ˈtiːtʃər əv fuːlz/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that people who are not wise only learn from their own mistakes rather than learning from the advice or experiences of others
Example:
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He lost all his money in a bad investment; I guess experience is the teacher of fools.
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You should have listened to my warning instead of finding out the hard way that experience is the teacher of fools.