Hard knocks (slang)
Pronunciation: /hard-nocks/
Related: Hard knock, Hard knock life, School of hard knocks
What does Hard knocks mean?
Difficulties, pain, and/or struggles.
Hard knocks Synonyms: Problems
Example sentence: “We grew up with a lot of hard knocks, now we’re up!”
“I’m from an era of hard knocks and quiet storms (Shh) Rap songs about crack rocks and firearms” – Joey Bada$$, 327.
“I came from hard knocks I stack, bring more knots Gang tats and stovetops Act like you know us, you punk bitch” – ScHoolboy Q, 5200.
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