run for the roses »
A hard-fought competition or demanding challenge of any kind.
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school of hard knocks »
An education consisting of real-world experiences, especially harsh experiences.
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stick in someone's craw »
To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.
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swing for the fences »
To swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.
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swot up on »
To study particularly hard to learn a subject quickly.
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talk like an apothecary »
To use hard or gallipot words: from the assumed gravity and affectation of knowledge generally put on by the gentlemen of this profession, who are commonly as superficial in their learning as they are pedantic in their language.
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that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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the bigger they are, the harder they fall »
The larger something is, the more disastrous and spectacular its downfall
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tough cookie »
A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person.
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upper crust »
The topmost layer of a bread, pastry dish, or other item with a hardened coating.
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walk on eggshells »
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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wear out »
To cause to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
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what doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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work one's butt off »
To work very hard or to excess.
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work one's fingers to the bone »
Work especially hard, usually for an extended period.
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