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[jasonlulu_2000]

�The potato has had its knocks in the past. Of course it is not the Oxford English Dictionary�s fault but we want to use another term instead of �couch potato� because potatoes are naturally healthy.�

What does "The potato has had its knocks in the past" mean?

[MauraS]

It means that the potato has had trouble. Or that the potato has had a bad reputation.

There is a famous musical Annie, with a song from it called, "Hard-knock life." It means that her life has had many troubles in it.

Hope that helps!

[jasonlulu_2000]

Thanks. That helps a lot.