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To have a life that is difficult, where the elements of the world seem to be against you all the time. For example, life on the streets, the life of a hustler or a dealer. > Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" > It's a hard knock …

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  1. To have a life that is difficult, where the elements of the world seem to be against you all the time. For example, life on the streets, the life of a hustler or a dealer. > Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" > It's a hard knock life for us, it's a hard knock life for us, instead of treated, we get tricked, instead of kisses, we get kicked, it's a hard knock life