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

1. by trial and error, with trial and error, involving trial and error

Usage notes

• Often used together with the verb gaan.