Live and learn

(To gain wisdom or knowledge from the experiences that happen in life)

The phrase 'live and learn' is likely derived from the Latin phrase 'vivere discimus', which translates as 'by living, we learn'.

I never knew that cooking could be so complicated. Well, live and learn!

📖 Meanings

1.
It was a mistake to trust him with the money. But live and learn, I guess.
2.
I learned the hard way that you can't trust everyone. Live and learn.
3.
I thought I could do this job without any training, but I was wrong. Live and learn.
4.
We didn't win the game, but we learned some important lessons. Live and learn.

1.
The phrase 'live and learn' has been used in English since the 1500s and is often used to acknowledge a mistake and the lesson learned from it.
2.
The phrase suggests that living through various experiences, including making mistakes, is a process of learning in life.
3.
The phrase is often used as a standalone comment, especially after a mistake has been made or a surprising fact has been learned.
4.
The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation, emphasizing that life is a continuous learning process.