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school of hard knocks in Russian

school of hard knocks in Russian is шко́ла жи́зни.

school of hard knocks in Russian

шко́ла жи́зни

noun

Pronounced: shkola zhizni

(countable, idiomatic, chiefly, US) The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences. [1870]

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"school of hard knocks" in Russian is шко́ла жи́зни.

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"school of hard knocks" in Russian is шко́ла жи́зни, pronounced "shkola zhizni".

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