experience is the best teacher
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Lessons learned from experience are the most lasting.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “experience is the best teacher” mean?
Lessons learned from experience are the most lasting.
Is “experience is the best teacher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.