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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

That’s just a hard life lesson to learn.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

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 kind of life lesson is a financial gift, too.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2023

Peter always had a Bible verse or life lesson to apply to fencing, and his loud, booming voice could always be heard above the sounds in the cavernous fencing club.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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