Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-err-is-human
idiom
/təʊ ˈɛr ɪz ˈhjuː.mən/
Definition
A phrase that suggests that making mistakes is a natural part of being human.
Examples
- Even the best players make mistakes; to err is human.
- Her dad often reminds her that to err is human, so she shouldn’t be too hard on herself when she slips up.
Meaning
This expression highlights the idea that everyone makes errors and that this is an inherent aspect of human nature.
Synonyms
- mistakes happen
- everyone errs
- it’s human to make mistakes
