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tough titty

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    Bristol

    [Cockney slang]titty

    via Bristol City

  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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