| Phrase/Idiom | school of hard knocks |
|---|---|
| Definition | Someone who goes through the school of hard knocks learns through the positive and negative experiences of life rather than through a formal classroom education. |
| Example | She didn’t go to college but the school of hard knocks made her a shrewd businesswoman. |
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