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Watch and learn
Meaning
- A phrase used before performing a task to show someone else how it should be done. It can sound boastful or like a genuine teaching moment.
Confident, instructional
Used in a sentence
- Watch and learn as I show you how to grill the perfect steak.
- I am about to fix this engine, so watch and learn.
- Watch and learn, this is how you hit a bullseye.
The backstory
This is a straightforward command often used in mentorship or competitive play. It is a standard piece of English vernacular.
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Nationwide
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