practice makes progress
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
If one practices an activity enough, one will steadily make progress and eventually be able to master it in time.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There is a fine balance between asking too many questions and becoming an irritant, asking too few and knowing insufficient. But practice makes progress even if it is not possible to claim perfect.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “practice makes progress” mean?
If one practices an activity enough, one will steadily make progress and eventually be able to master it in time.
Is “practice makes progress” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.