birds and bees »
Informal sex education, especially describing the sexual activity of animals rather than that of people.
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horse sense »
Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom independent from, and trumping, formal education.
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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ride the short bus »
To have a need for a special education program, as because learning disabled.
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ride the short bus »
To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.
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school of hard knocks »
An education consisting of real-world experiences, especially harsh experiences.
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three Rs »
The basic education any child can expect to receive, but not necessarily limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.
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three Rs »
The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
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university of life »
The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.
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