Meaning of learn the hard way | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.

Deutsch auf die harte Tour lernen

Español aprender a la mala aprender por las malas

Suomi oppia kantapään kautta

Français apprendre à la dure

Русский научи́ться на горьком опыте узна́ть на горьком опыте

中文艰难地学到某事艱難地學到某事通过艰难困苦而学到

“Anyone who tries to cycle will learn the hard way that grazes are painful.”

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.