met vallen en opstaan
Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “with falling and standing up”. In reference to young children who are learning how to walk upright.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɛt ˈfɑ.lə(n) ɛn ˈɔp.staːn/
Prepositional phrase
met vallen en opstaan
- by trial and error, with trial and error, involving trial and error
Usage notes
- Often used together with the verb gaan.