life experience

idiom

: experience and knowledge gained through living

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Like Hackman, Cagney came into the movie business with years of real life experience under his belt, having worked as a junior architect, a custodian, a bellhop, and even a lightweight boxer. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025 The actor’s imagination, along with life experience, are their greatest tools. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025 That kind of life experience is worth not just celebrating, but embracing. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2025 While the role is a huge departure from her Grey’s character, Pompeo drew upon her own life experience. Julie Jordan, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for life experience

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“Life experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20experience. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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