Hard knocks
Hard knocks noun - A state of misfortune or affliction.
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Synonyms for Hard knocks
Wreck and hard knocks are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a noun phrase "Hard knocks".
Wreck
Wreck noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
Hard knocks and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard knocks" instead a noun "Wreck".
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