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

Brown agreed, saying, “Through the school of hard knocks, we’re better at managing through it.”

From New York Times

Horses and bulls don’t care about the color of your skin or how many hard knocks you’ve suffered.

From Los Angeles Times

We can also infer some hard knocks and bad decisions in his past.

From New York Times

She competed in the men’s category that night, and lost her helmet from all the hard knocks but placed seventh out of more than 60 cars.

From New York Times