learn the hard way

Verb

To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.

Japanese Meaning

失敗の結果を実際に体験しながら学ぶ / 経験を通じて、間違いや失敗から教訓を得る / 実体験から習得する、身をもって学ぶ

After skipping the safety checks, he had to learn the hard way that shortcuts can lead to serious accidents.

点検を省いたため、彼は近道が重大な事故につながることを苦い経験から学んだ。

Sense（1）

To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.

Anyone who tries to cycle will learn the hard way that grazes are painful.

learns the hard way

（ present singular third-person ）

learning the hard way

（ participle present ）

learned the hard way

（ participle past ）

learned the hard way

（ past ）

learnt the hard way

（ participle past ）

learnt the hard way

（ past ）