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(idiomatic, chiefly US) The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.

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school of hard knocks

Source Word

school of hard knocks

Noun

US idiomatic

(idiomatic, chiefly US) The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.

Japanese Meaning

厳しい現実の経験を通じて学んだ実践的な知識や教訓 / 試練や逆境から得られる、実世界での経験に基づく教育

長年の挫折と様々なアルバイトを経て、彼女は実社会の厳しい経験から学び、ビジネスで生き残る術を身につけた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, chiefly US) The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.

schools of hard knocks

（ plural ）