practice makes perfect

phrase

used to say that people become better at something if they do it often
If you want to be a good writer, you should write every day. Remember, practice makes perfect.

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“Practice makes perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practice%20makes%20perfect. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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