Crunch and Hard knocks

Crunch

Crunch noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Hard knocks and crunch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Crunch".

Nearby Words: crunched, cruncher, crunching

Hard knocks

Hard knocks noun - A state of misfortune or affliction.
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Crunch and hard knocks are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crunch" instead a noun phrase "Hard knocks".
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