life lesson
noun/ˈlaɪf lesn/
/ˈlaɪf lesn/
- a situation in which you learn something useful about how to live your life
- I learnt a valuable life lesson from the experience.
- Team sports can teach important life lessons.
Word OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Christian Examiner & General ReviewDefinitions on the go
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