hard knock
hard knock · hard knocker · hard knockest
Experiencing a lot of difficulties, hardships, or tough situations in lifeExperiencing a lot of difficulties, hardships, or tough situations in life.
» Her persistent work ethic was due to her education in the school of hard knocks.
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1 sensesExperiencing a lot of difficulties, hardships, or tough situations in life.
Examples
1 sentencesHer persistent work ethic was due to her education in the school of hard knocks.
Forms
hard knocker, hard knockest| Comparative | hard knocker Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | hard knockest Lesson |
irregular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form