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Meaning of live and learn | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

An exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences. Commonly used after a misfortune to indicate a moral lesson.

Equivalents

Deutsch man lernt nie aus
Español errando se aprende a herrar nadie nace aprendido nadie nace sabiendo ninguno escarmienta en cabeza ajena
Suomi oppia ikä kaikki
Français c'est comme ça qu'on apprend ça t'apprendra ça te servira de leçon
Magyar holtig tanul az ember jó pap holtig tanul mindig tanul az ember
Italiano vivendo s'impara
Português vivendo e aprendendo

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

live and let live live at Her Majesty's pleasure live beyond one's means live blog live blogged live blogging

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