Hard knocks
Hard knocks noun - A state of misfortune or affliction.
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Poison and hard knocks are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poison" instead a noun phrase "Hard knocks".
Poison
Poison noun - A substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing.
Hard knocks and poison are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Poison".
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