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school of hard knocks

Idiom Learning

Meaning

learning through difficult life experiences

Example Sentences

"He didn’t go to college; he learned from the school of hard knocks."

Related Expressions

brainstorm an idea

to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas

Plain sailing

Something that is easy and without difficulty.

hit the road running

to start something quickly and energetically

hand in glove

working closely and harmoniously together

cut the mustard

to perform well or meet expectations

against the odds

to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges