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school of hard knocks What does school of hard knocks mean?	the ordinary experiences of life	The man learned about life in the school of hard knocks.
school of hard knocks What does school of hard knocks mean?	the ordinary experience of learning from work and daily life	She left school early and began to learn about life in the school of hard knocks.
school of hard knocks What does school of hard knocks mean?	the ordinary experience of learning from work and daily life	The girl left school early and began to learn about life in the school of hard knocks.
school of hard knocks What does school of hard knocks mean?	the ordinary experiences of life	The man learned about life in the school of hard knocks.
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klutz What does "klutz" mean?	clumsy, often dumb, person.	He's a total klutz. Don't ask him to try to fix your car.
diddly-shit What does "diddly-shit" mean?	nothing at all; worthless; useless
Whole kit and caboodle What does "Whole kit and caboodle" mean?	The whole kit and caboodle means 'everything' required or involved in something. ('Kaboodle' is an alternative spelling.)
give in to (someone) What does "give in to (someone)" mean?	to do what another person wants rather than to fight and argue against him or her	After eight weeks of negotiations we gave in and agreed to sell the machinery at a discount.
On the blower What does "On the blower" mean?	(UK) If someone is on the blower, they are on the phone.

hammer out (an agreement or a deal) What does "hammer out (an agreement or a deal)" mean?	to negotiate a deal or agreement by discussion and debate	The negotiations lasted all night but finally we were able to hammer out an agreement.
New lease of life What does "New lease of life" mean?	If someone finds new enthusiasm and energy for something, they have a new lease of life.
tire (someone) out What does "tire (someone) out" mean?	to make someone very tired	The climb up the stairs tired the elderly woman out.

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School Of Hard Knocks Idiom