idiom
what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
wot DUZ-ent KIL yoo MAYKS yoo STRONG-er
wɒt ˈdʌzənt kɪl juː meɪks juː ˈstrɒŋərListen
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Syllable breakdown
whatdoesn'tkillyoumakesyoustronger
Dictionary meaning
surviving hardship, suffering, or adversity builds resilience, character, and strength; difficulty endured without defeat leaves a person more capable and robust than before; derived from Nietzsche's aphorism Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens
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