"Soon learnt, soon forgotten" suggests that knowledge acquired quickly and easily may not be retained or valued long-term.
Soon learnt, soon forgotten means that if you can learn something quickly and easily, it's not worth knowing and will soon be forgotten.
| Proverb | Soon learnt, soon forgotten. |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you can learn something quickly and easily, it's not worth knowing and will soon be forgotten. |
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