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tough luck

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tough luck and tough cookies
That is too bad. (Said as a reply to someone relating an unfortunate situation.) Tough luck, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. That's too bad, tough cookies.
See also: luck, tough
tough luck (spoken)
I do not have any sympathy for your problems Anyone who misses three classes will fail, and if you don't like it, tough luck!
Usage notes: sometimes used to say you are sorry that someone is having problems: If a beggar approached us, she would murmur “tough luck” and give him a few coins.
Related vocabulary: tough shit
See also: luck, tough
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Tough luck for the suckers still writing monthly checks.
Banks of America by The American Conservative
But rather than take advantage of this excellent facility, the thieves decided to help themselves - and tough luck to all those in their community who enjoyed using the state-of-the-art gear.
Our say by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
She probably won't want to go near a giant reptile ever again but, tough luck Nicola, Kilroy ain't going anywhere just yet.
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