life lesson
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
"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
Biden is more likely to name one of his dad’s business setbacks, rather than his successes, as providing a key life lesson.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024
Each time we talk, he listens to me ramble, then he tries to pass on some sort of life lesson.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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