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tough titty

idiom
Meaning

Used to acknowledge a listener's misfortune while denying them sympathy.


Examples
SIMPLE

You lost your ticket? Tough titty, you cannot enter the show.

CONTEXTUAL

I know you wanted the promotion, but the manager chose someone else, so tough titty.

COMPLEX

When the investors complained about the sudden policy change, the CEO simply replied that it was tough titty for them.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    Bristol

    [Cockney slang]titty

  2. 02

    do it tough

    To be in a desperate situation; to struggle.

  3. 03

    hang tough

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

  4. 04

    tough as nails

    Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.

  5. 05

    tough break

    A situation resulting in misfortune or hardship; an instance of bad luck.

  6. 06

    tough call

    A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.

  7. 07

    tough case

    A person who is difficult to work with.

  8. 08

    tough cookies

    Too bad (for one); the outcome that one desires is not likely to change.

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