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tough luck

idiom

Bad luck.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as luck may have it

    Synonym of as luck would have it (“by chance, luckily”).

  2. 02

    be in luck

    To be lucky in getting something that one wants.

  3. 03

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  4. 04

    devil's luck

    astounding good luck.

  5. 05

    do it tough

    To be in a desperate situation; to struggle.

  6. 06

    down on one's luck

    Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.

  7. 07

    dumb luck

    pure chance; luck

  8. 08

    hang tough

    To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.

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