hard knocks

Example Sentences

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It took a lot of hard knocks to get through to him, and it was at one of his lowest points when he reconnected, somewhat drunkenly, with Ted.

From Salon

Despite the apparent differences in funding between the two schools, both mentors encourage their students to build robots that stand up to the hard knocks of engineering battles.

From New York Times

Many have encountered shame, bullying, hard knocks; sports can, for a moment, replace all that with happiness and confidence.

From Washington Post

It was obvious right away that he’d had some hard knocks.

From Los Angeles Times

And he ran into a lot of hard knocks, and he’s always looking for a shortcut.

From Fox News