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out of experience
/aʊt əv ɪkˈspɪriəns/
based on practical knowledge
Her advice was out of experience, not just theory.
She gave advice based on her practical knowledge, not just theoretical understanding.
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.
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
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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 phraseexperience
practical knowledge or involvement
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