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

simple past tense and past participle of learn the hard way

To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.

plural of two-way mirror

A mirror that is partially reflective and partially transparent

plural of one-way mirror

(idiomatic) To move forward, usually toward a destination or goal, physically or conceptually.

(idiomatic) To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time. / (idiomatic) To achieve considerable success.

(idiomatic) To make significant progress.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To engage (as the more active or dominant partner) in sexual intercourse with, especially without the consent of one's partner; rape