Hard knocks and Heartbreak

Hard knocks

Hard knocks noun - A state of misfortune or affliction.
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Heartbreak and hard knocks are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heartbreak" instead a noun phrase "Hard knocks".

Heartbreak

Heartbreak noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Hard knocks and heartbreak are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Heartbreak".
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