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learn the hard way

/lɜrn ðə hɑrd weɪ/ /lɜːn ðə hɑːd weɪ/
idiom Emotions Neutral
  1. 1 acı tecrübelerle öğrenmek, bedelini ödeyerek öğrenmek

Definition (English)

To gain knowledge or skill through difficult or unpleasant experiences.

Example Sentences

  1. He had to learn the hard way about saving money.
    Para biriktirmenin önemini acı tecrübelerle öğrenmek zorunda kaldı.
  2. She learned the hard way not to trust strangers.
    Yabancılara güvenmemeyi acı tecrübelerle öğrendi.

Synonyms

learn from bitter experience

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