to learn the hard way

He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.

Idiom Mistake

Meaning

to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences

He learned the hard way that honesty is the best policy.

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle.

to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with

to become angry suddenly

to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid

to react very strongly or angrily

a product or show that results from another existing one