what does not kill me makes me stronger
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Meaning · English
Difficult experiences can improve one's resilience and character.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trải nghiệm khó khăn có thể cải thiện sự kiên cường và tính cách của một người
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “what does not kill me makes me stronger” mean?
Difficult experiences can improve one's resilience and character.
Is “what does not kill me makes me stronger” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.