bitter medicine
苦口良藥
書面/口語·表示有益的艱難經歷
英文釋義
unpleasant or painful truth or situation that is necessary for one's well-being
例句
Losing that job was bitter medicine, but it pushed me to start my own business.
典故來源
源自中醫'良藥苦口'的理念,比喻雖難接受但有益處的真相或經歷。