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Kunskap och Visdom - Lära sig av misstag

Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "visa män lär av andras skada" och "en gång bitten, två gånger skygg" skildrar inlärning från misstag på engelska.

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Knowledge & Wisdom
failure teaches you more than success

used to suggest that failures and setbacks offer opportunities for learning and growth that are often more valuable than those presented by success

Misslyckanden lär ibland mer än framgång

Misslyckanden lär ibland mer än framgång

Ex: After failing to secure investors for his startup, Derek was frustrated but determined to learn from his mistakes.  Failure teaches you more than success, he reminded himself, and vowed to improve his pitch. 
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wise men learn by other's harm

used to imply that wise individuals can learn from the mistakes of others and avoid similar situations, rather than experiencing the negative consequences themselves

Den kloke lär sig av andras misstag

Den kloke lär sig av andras misstag

Ex: By observing the hurdles faced by coworkers, he could avoid similar pitfalls down the road.  As the saying goes, wise men learn by other's harm. 
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fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

used to imply that it is important to learn from one's mistakes and to be cautious and skeptical when dealing with people or situations that have previously caused harm or disappointment

Lär dig av att ha blivit lurad en gång

Lär dig av att ha blivit lurad en gång

Ex: Joe borrowed money from Frank but didn't pay him back.  When Joe asked Frank for more money, promising he would pay him back this time, Frank denied his request, saying "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." 
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the past is a guidepost, not a hitching post

used to emphasize the importance of learning from the past without being weighed down by it, and of using our experiences to create a better future

Lär av det förflutna,  men fastna inte i det

Lär av det förflutna, men fastna inte i det

Ex: As much as I'd like to go back in time and change some of the decisions I've made, I know that's not possible.  The past is a guidepost, not a hitching post, and I need to keep moving forward. 
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it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait

used to imply that it is foolish to fall for the same trick or deception twice, emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes to avoid being fooled again

Det är dumt att luras två gånger av samma knep

Det är dumt att luras två gånger av samma knep

Ex: She should have known better than to trust him again after he had already betrayed her once, yet sadly it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait. 
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once bitten, twice shy

used for saying that after experiencing a negative or painful event, individuals become more cautious and wary in similar situations

En dålig erfarenhet gör en mer försiktig

En dålig erfarenhet gör en mer försiktig

Ex: Once bitten, twice shy, she took extra precautions before starting her new job. 
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live and learn
live and learn
[interjektion]

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

Man lär sig av sina misstag

Man lär sig av sina misstag

Ex: I didn’t realize that would happen, but I guess you live and learn. 

Jag insåg inte att det skulle hända, men jag antar att man lever och lär sig.

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