I think some of our players have learnt a very harshlesson.
The Sun (2012)
You would like to think we have learned from those harshlessons dished out to us in front of a worldwide audience.
The Sun (2011)
Definition of 'lesson'
lesson
(lesən)Explore 'lesson' in the dictionary
countable noun [usually singular]
You use lesson to refer to an experience which acts as a warning to you or an example from which you should learn.
See to teach someone a lesson
Definition of 'harsh'
harsh
(hɑːʳʃ)Explore 'harsh' in the dictionary
adjective
If you talk about harsh realities or facts, or the harsh truth, you are emphasizing that they are true or real, although they are unpleasant and people try to avoid thinking about them.