chalk something up to experienceとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

chalk something up to experience (三人称単数 現在形 chalks something up to experience, 現在分詞 chalking something up to experience, 過去形および過去分詞形 chalked something up to experience)

1. (idiomatic) To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.

   Synonym: put something down to experience

   • 1990, Michele Loftus, How to Start and Operate a Home-based Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Business, Adams Media Corporation, →ISBN:

     However, if the amounts are small and you've exhausted your personal resources, you can chalk it up to experience and write it off at the end of the year. (I did this on several small checks returned for insufficient funds.)

   • 2009 December 7, Michael Anthony, Memoirs of a White Man, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 71:

     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.

   • 2012 November 30, Derek Wilson, The Triarchs, Hachette UK, →ISBN:

     'Take them to court – or just chalk it up to experience.' 'Don't suppose for a moment that Kodomo would adopt the same attitude. He brought you all the way out here to do something for him. Whatever it is, he'll expect you to deliver.