university of life
The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal educationThe real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.
» The hardest university exam of my life is coming up: fluid mechanics.
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1 senses(Ireland, UK, idiomatic)The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.
I learned all I need to know from the university of life, not from books.
Examples
2 sentencesThe hardest university exam of my life is coming up: fluid mechanics.
University life is the time when you enjoy yourself to the fullest!
Forms
plural: universities of life| Singular | university of life |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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