Learn English – A more formal alternative to “trial by fire”

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A group of us were forced to figure out how to perform a task with little to no instructions. The closest phrase I could come up with is "trial by fire", but this is for use in a cover letter for a job. Is there a less colloquial way to express this concept? "Learn on the job" came to mind, but we didn't really have a supervisor to go ask for help.

Best Answer

Consider learn by doing

Definition: to gain knowledge of something or acquire skill through practice.

Example: No on-going training program has been developed and new staff are required to learn by doing.