tough luck
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used to convey sympathy or understanding in response to someone's difficult or unfortunate situation
The phrase "tough luck" can be used sarcastically to dismiss someone's misfortune or to imply that they are responsible for their own difficulties. In a sarcastic context, "tough luck" is often delivered with a tone of mockery or indifference, suggesting that the speaker lacks sympathy or empathy for the individual's situation.
- Tough luck, mate.Keep your chin up; something better will come along.
- Tough luck!Keep pushing, though, you'll get there.
- Tough luck!Keep practicing; you'll get better.