hindsight is (always) 20/20

hindsight is (always) 20/20

It is easier to clearly reevaluate past actions or decisions than when they are being made or done; things are clearer or more obvious when they are reflected upon. A reference to the visual acuity of normal eyesight (20/20 vision). I can see now that having my brother as my legal counsel was unwise, but I guess hindsight is always 20/20. A: "I can't believe I was ever interested in such a self-absorbed jerk." B: "Don't blame yourself. Hindsight is 20/20, after all."
See also: 20, hindsight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 20/20 hindsight
  • hindsight
  • twenty-twenty hindsight
  • give your head a shake
  • in front of (one's) nose
  • a reality check
  • reality check
  • shome mishtake shurely
  • shurely
  • mishtake