Meaning of the hard way | Babel Free
Definitions
In a way that is more difficult than necessary; by adverse experience.
idiomatic
Examples
“He never asks for advice; he always does things the hard way.”
“They'll find out the hard way that there's no such thing as a free lunch.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.