bitter medicine
苦口良药
书面/口语·表示有益的艰难经历
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自中医'良药苦口'的理念，比喻虽难接受但有益处的真相或经历。