hard\ way

hard\ way
noun
the harder or more punishing of two or more ways to solve a problem, do something, or learn something. - Used with "the".

The mayor refused the help of the crooks and won the election the hard way by going out to meet the people.

The challenger found out the hard way that the champion's left hand had to be avoided.


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