You lost your ticket? Tough titty, you cannot enter the show.
tough titty
idiomUsed to acknowledge a listener's misfortune while denying them sympathy.
I know you wanted the promotion, but the manager chose someone else, so tough titty.
When the investors complained about the sudden policy change, the CEO simply replied that it was tough titty for them.
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Bristol
[Cockney slang]titty
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do it tough
To be in a desperate situation; to struggle.
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hang tough
To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.
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tough as nails
Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.
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tough break
A situation resulting in misfortune or hardship; an instance of bad luck.
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tough call
A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.
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tough case
A person who is difficult to work with.
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tough cookies
Too bad (for one); the outcome that one desires is not likely to change.