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hard knocks::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | adversity, hardship |
| Type of | misfortune, ill luck, tough luck, bad luck |
| Has types | extremity, ill-being, low-water mark, nadir, affliction, victimization, catastrophe, disaster, distress |
Examples of hard knocks
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Walters has enjoyed watching Panchot handle the hard knocks of high school play.
From the stltoday.com
You allowed us to see a Sly wised-up by age and hard knocks, many self-inflicted.
From the thenewstribune.com
The three veterans are no strangers to hard-knocks hoops and tough playoff games.
From the denverpost.com
Sturman's company is now recovering from the hard knocks of the auto industry.
From the denverpost.com
Another might well be so many Ranger graduates from the school of hard knocks.
From the usatoday.com
A series of flashbacks sketch in the hard-knocks childhood of Kenny and Betty Anne.
From the sacbee.com
Donohue is a dean of the school of hard knocks, ready to inspire but not to excuse.
From the courier-journal.com
Normally, it takes several seasons of hard knocks before there is much glory.
From the sacbee.com
Suddenly, life's hard knocks were not just about money and making ends meet.
From the kentucky.com
