tough luck

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Noun

tough luck (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) Bad luck.

Interjection

tough luck

1. (idiomatic) Bad luck (often an unsympathetic retort to someone suffering misfortune)

   Your car broke down? Well, tough luck, you're due at work in 15 minutes. Better run.