Hard knocks and Toil

Hard knocks

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

Toil

Toil noun - Very hard or unpleasant work.

Hard knocks and toil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Toil".

Nearby Words: toilsome, toiled, toiler, toilful, toiling
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