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life lesson

British

noun

something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned

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That’s more of a life lesson than I thought I would receive when I bought it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

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

The life lesson learned: Um, maybe don’t take 20 years to figure out that your best friend is your soul mate?

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

"My password is needed to make any purchases and if he wants money added to his account he has to ask me. Microtransactions are annoying but this is a life lesson."

From BBC • May 15, 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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