university of life
The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.
I learned all I need to know from the university of life, not from books.
university
UK /junɪˈvɜːsəti/ US /ˌjunəˈvərsədi/
noun 2
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noun
1
An institution of higher education that provides facilities for teaching, research, and the conferral of academic degrees across undergraduate, graduate, and often professional levels.
She's studying mathematics at university.
The only reason why I haven't gone to university is because I can't afford it.
2
The entirety of a group; all members of a class.
[I]t appears a pity to banish the women and children. But to this can be opposed that holy act of your Majesty which expelled the Moriscos, and the children of the Moriscos, for the reason given in the royal edict. Whenever any detestable crime is committed by any university, it is well to punish all.
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