English Dictionary

school of hard knocks

名詞

アメリカ英語 慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

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

After years of setbacks and odd jobs, she graduated from the school of hard knocks and learned how to survive in business.

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。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, chiefly US) 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.

schools of hard knocks （ plural ）