out of experience

/aʊt əv ɪkˈspɪriəns/
phraseIntermediate based on practical knowledge
informal

derived from practical knowledge or past events

The engineer's solution was out of experience, having faced similar issues before.

The engineer's solution came from his practical experience dealing with similar problems.

She spoke out of experience when she warned about the risks.

She warned about the risks because she had encountered them before.

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This phrase emphasizes that the knowledge or action comes from direct involvement or observation, not just theoretical understanding.

Collocations

speak out of experienceto give advice or share knowledge based on personal experienceact out of experienceto make decisions based on past experiences

Related Phrases

from experiencephrase
based on personal or practical knowledge
based on experiencephrase
derived from practical knowledge or past events

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this phrase when you want to highlight that your knowledge or advice comes from direct involvement rather than theory.

Gold Rule

Clarity

Ensure the context makes it clear that the experience is relevant to the topic being discussed.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'out of' (indicating origin or source) with 'experience' (practical knowledge or involvement).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to emphasize that the speaker or actor has firsthand knowledge of the topic.

Word Breakdown

out of
indicates the source or origin
prepositional phrase
+
experience
practical knowledge or involvement
noun
English Dictionary