life lesson
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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That’s just a hard life lesson to learn.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
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
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".
From BBC • Mar. 21, 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
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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