school of hard knocks

noun

Definitions

  1. The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse…

    The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.

    • Trained, however, in the school of hard knocks, he now had learned the theory of success, and from that time on has had it.
    • Did Vietnam's school of hard knocks teach Americans to do peacemaking and state building right?

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