Hard knocks
Hard knocks noun - A state of misfortune or affliction.
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Synonyms for Hard knocks
Misery and hard knocks are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misery" instead a noun phrase "Hard knocks".
Misery
Misery noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.
Hard knocks and misery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Misery".
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- trouble and hard knocks
- trouble and misery
- need and hard knocks
- need and misery
- trial and hard knocks
- trial and misery
- worry and hard knocks
- worry and misery
- distress and hard knocks
- distress and misery
- difficulty and hard knocks
- difficulty and misery
- misfortune and hard knocks
- misfortune and misery
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