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    Tough luck
    • used, typically ironically or sarcastically, to express sympathy or commiserations

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  3. Tough luck is an informal idiom that means you have no sympathy for someone's problems or difficulties. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  4. Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom tough luck, which can express sympathy or sarcasm depending on the context. See example sentences from recent sources and related words.

  5. The phrase “tough luck” is a common idiom in the English language that is often used to express sympathy or empathy towards someone who has experienced misfortune. The origins of this phrase can be traced back to early 20th century America, where it was commonly used among gamblers and sports enthusiasts.

  6. Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "tough luck" in different contexts. Find out how to express sympathy or lack of sympathy with this idiom, and see related expressions and examples.

  7. 4 days ago · Definitions of tough luck. noun. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes. synonyms: bad luck, ill luck, misfortune. see more.

  8. Tough luck means an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and translations of this idiom in different languages.

  9. Tough luck! is a spoken expression that can mean either sympathy or lack of sympathy for someone's problems. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see examples from British English.

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