school of hard knocks

school of hard knock

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Definition of school of hard knocks words

noun school of hard knocks the experience gained from living, especially from disappointment and hard work, regarded as a means of education: The only school he ever attended was the school of hard knocks. 1

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1910-15

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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