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
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
He took a life lesson from what it was like when he climbed Mount Rainier — and had to be led down the mountain a step at a time because he became snow blind.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 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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