Definition
The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.
In Context
- "Trained, however, in the school of hard knocks, he now had learned the theory of success, and from that time on has had it."
- "Did Vietnam's school of hard knocks teach Americans to do peacemaking and state building right?"
Also Said As
- university of hard knocks
- university of life
- university of the streets
See Also
- experience is the best teacher
- learn from experience
- learn the hard way
- life lesson