Third-person singular simple present indicative form of learn the hard way

To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.

Alternative form of you're never too old to learn

It is possible to learn new things, at any age; follow your desires and dreams.

(idiomatic) Before one can perform a complicated task, one has to learn how to perform more simple tasks. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see learn, walk, before, run.

Uttered after acquiring new knowledge.

A person tends to take on the characteristics of those with whom he or she associates.

Alternative form of who keeps company with the wolf will learn to howl

(rare) Devoid of learning; uneducated or uninstructive.