idiom
learn from one's mistakes
LERN from WUNZ mis-TAYKS
lɜːrn frɒm wʌnz mɪˈsteɪksListen
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Syllable breakdown
learnfromone'smistakes
Dictionary meaning
use past errors as opportunities for growth; avoid repeating the same mistakes by reflecting on them
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