I learned my lesson: always check my shoes before putting them on.

Meaning: From this experience, I understood the importance of inspecting my shoes before wearing them to avoid similar discomfort in the future.

Choice of Words: Lesson means something that is learned from experience. Check means to examine or inspect something. "Check my shoes" means to look at my shoes carefully to make sure they are clean and free of unwanted objects.

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I've learnt my lesson: I'll always inspect my shoes before wearing them.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but uses different words to say it.

Choice of Words: **Learnt** is another way of saying 'learned'. **Inspect** means to look at something carefully. **Wearing** means to have something on your body, like clothes or shoes.

From now on, I'll make sure to check my shoes before I put them on my feet.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences, but emphasizes that you'll be checking your shoes from now on to avoid any problems.

Choice of Words: **From now on** means starting now and continuing into the future. **Make sure** means to be certain of something. **Feet** are what you walk on.

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