failure is the best teacher
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Failing at something is the best way to gain experience and learn how to succeed at it.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thất bại là cách tốt nhất để học hỏi và thành công
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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 “failure is the best teacher” mean?
Failing at something is the best way to gain experience and learn how to succeed at it.
Is “failure is the best teacher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.