Example: With hindsight, I should have studied more for the test.
Definition
"With hindsight" refers to the understanding and realization of a situation or event after it has happened, often recognizing mistakes or better choices that could have been made. It implies looking back and evaluating past actions or decisions more clearly.
Translations
con retrospectiva
achteraf bekeken
amb retrospectiva
avec le recul
rückblickend
Etymology
The phrase "with hindsight" combines 'hind' meaning 'behind' and 'sight' meaning 'vision.' It originally referred to the ability to see things behind or after the fact. Did you know? 'Hindsight' was first used in the 19th century to express the idea of seeing or understanding something only after it has occurred.
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"With hindsight" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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