Hard knocks
Hard knocks noun - A state of misfortune or affliction.
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Synonyms for Hard knocks
Sorrow and hard knocks are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sorrow" instead a noun phrase "Hard knocks".
Sorrow
Sorrow noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.
Hard knocks and sorrow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Sorrow".
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- trouble and hard knocks
- trouble and sorrow
- blow and hard knocks
- blow and sorrow
- trial and hard knocks
- trial and sorrow
- worry and hard knocks
- worry and sorrow
- distress and hard knocks
- distress and sorrow
- difficulty and hard knocks
- difficulty and sorrow
- misfortune and hard knocks
- misfortune and sorrow
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