the hard way

noun

: in a way that involves difficult or painful experiences

He found out the hard way that crime doesn't pay.

She insisted on doing things the hard way.

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Lesson One: Price Matters Intel learned the hard way that even industry leaders offering exceptional quality can’t escalate prices indefinitely. —

Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 But one dog owner has learned the hard way that not everyone in the family is willing to partake in Christmas traditions. , known on as @baileyadamsfordani, planned to get photos of the family for this year's Christmas card. —

Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 As Al Pacino learned the hard way, with wealth comes complexity. —

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