He learned everything he knows at the university of the streets.
university of the streets
idiomSynonym of school of hard knocks.
She never finished her degree, but she gained a sharp business sense from the university of the streets.
While his peers studied theory in lecture halls, he navigated the university of the streets, acquiring a practical wisdom that no textbook could ever provide.
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hit the streets
To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.
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keep off the streets
To inspire or cause (someone) to avoid idleness, unemployment, poverty, or antisocial behavior.
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streets ahead
Far superior; much better or more advanced.
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streets behind
Far inferior, much lesser.
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the streets are paved with gold
Used to describe a place where it is easy to become wealthy or live well.
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university of life
The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.