Example: In hindsight, I should have studied more for the test.
Definition
"In hindsight" is an expression used to describe the understanding or realization of a situation or event only after it has happened, often implying that the outcome or consequences are clearer with the benefit of past knowledge or experience.
Translations
con el beneficio de la retrospectiva
achteraf
amb perspectiva
avec le recul
im Nachhinein
Etymology
The phrase "in hindsight" combines "hind," meaning the rear or back, and "sight," meaning vision. It literally suggests looking back or seeing from behind. Did you know that the term reflects the idea of reviewing events from a backward perspective to gain clarity?
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"In hindsight" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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