How to Pronounce "chalk up to experience"
expression
CHAWK-up tuh ik-SPI-ree-uhns
CHAWK-up too eks-PEE-uh-ree-uhns
Definition
To accept a mistake, failure, or loss as a learning opportunity, rather than getting upset by it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɑk/, /ˈtʃɔk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns
British English
tʃˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /ɛkspˈiəɹɪəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAWK-up tuh ik-SPI-ree-uhns
UK
CHAWK-up too eks-PEE-uh-ree-uhns
Listen in Context
I made a mistake at work, but I just chalked it up to experience.
We lost the game, but the coach told us to chalk it up to experience.
When the plan failed, they decided to chalk it up to experience and try again.
It was a terrible date, but I’ll just chalk it up to experience and move on.