Sekirov Dictionary

chalk something up to experience

verb1

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To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
- When I am scammed, I take my lumps and chalk it up to experience. I then use all my resources and skills to destroy those involved in committing the scam. — 2009

forms

chalked something up to experience · chalking something up to experience · chalks something up to experience

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