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life lesson

British  

noun

  1. something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“It’s a life lesson right, maybe we all should embrace our imperfections a bit more.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

"The biggest life lesson I have learned from him is that, even if you really want to express something, there are hundreds of millions of people watching, and the way you do it is super-important."

From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024

In the tribute video to Ms. Hayden that was posted on “The Simpsons” social media accounts, Ms. Hayden said that Milhouse provides a great life lesson in perseverance and optimism.

From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2024

That, despite being a septuagenarian, he’s never learned a life lesson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2024

She gave me a serious look, as if imparting a meaningful life lesson I should ponder and absorb.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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