lives and learns

A form of live and learn — An exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences. Commonly used after a misfortune to indicate a moral lesson.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of live and learn
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lives and learns,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lives%20and%20learns.

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