chalk (something) up to experience

chalk (something) up to experience

To regard a bad situation, action, or outcome as a learning experience rather than dwelling on its negative impact. I know you're upset about failing your exam, but just chalk it up to experience and try harder next time!
See also: chalk, experience, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • experience
  • put (something) down to experience
  • put something down to experience
  • FISHMO
  • have regard to (something)
  • have regard to something
  • regard