Como Pronunciar "school of hard knocks"
expression
SKOOL-uhv-HARD-NAHKS
SKOOL-ov-HAHD-NOKS
Definição
Learning through difficult real-life experiences rather than formal education. It refers to gaining wisdom by facing and overcoming hardships.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈskuɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈnɑks
Inglês Britânico
skˈuːl/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈɑːd/ /nˈɒks
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SKOOL-uhv-HARD-NAHKS
UK
SKOOL-ov-HAHD-NOKS
Ouça em Contexto
He learned everything from the school of hard knocks.
She graduated from the school of hard knocks, not from college.
Many people say the school of hard knocks taught them important lessons.
You can tell he’s been through the school of hard knocks—he’s really street-smart.