life lesson

noun

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

Example Sentences

A goalkeeper and then a midfielder, he tried out for Manchester United where he learned the life lesson that he was "good but not good enough".

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When I see comedians indulge in that, where they’re giving a life lesson talk, I want to tell them, “No one came here for this. You are there to be funny.”

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"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."

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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.

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Biden is more likely to name one of his dad’s business setbacks, rather than his successes, as providing a key life lesson.

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