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# a learning experience

phrase (noun phrase: a learning experience, learning experiences)

«a learning experience» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, spin) a failure or mistake, described as something useful you learned from.
2. (literal) any experience from which you learn.

### In the lessons

Used to soften a bad result, by teachers, coaches, managers and parents; all regions; can be honest or a bit of spin.

### Examples

- Well, that was a learning experience.
- The coach called the 5–0 defeat «a learning experience».
- Burning the cake was a learning experience.
- Visiting the museum was a great learning experience.
- Manager: «Let's treat the failed launch as a learning experience.»
- Sarcastic: «Oh yes, getting lost in the rain was a real learning experience.»

### Note

Often stands for «failure». Said with a sigh, it can be sarcastic. Same family as «a learning opportunity», «a teachable moment».