idiom
Practice Makes Perfect
PRAK-tis maykz PER-fekt
/ˈpræktɪs meɪks ˈpɜːrfɪkt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
PRAKtismaykzPERfekt
Dictionary meaning
The idea that repeating an activity or skill regularly leads to mastery; consistent effort is the path to excellence.
Examples
- She played scales every day because practice makes perfect.
- Practice makes perfect — after a year of daily writing he was a confident author.
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