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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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"I think it's teaching them a good life lesson that they don't need to be tied to one place."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 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

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.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 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

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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