Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-knocks
noun
/hɑrd nɑks/
Definition
The difficulties and challenges that one faces in life, often used in the context of learning through experience rather than formal education.
Examples
- He learned about the realities of life through the school of hard knocks.
- Her experiences in the job market were a series of hard knocks that taught her valuable lessons.
Meaning
The term refers to the lessons learned and the resilience developed through experiencing life’s hardships.
Synonyms
- challenges
- trials
- struggles
