TOUGH LUCK


Meaning of TOUGH LUCK in English

( informal )

1.

( BrE ) used to show sympathy for sth unfortunate that has happened to sb :

'I failed by one point.' 'That's tough luck.'

2.

( ironic ) used to show that you do not feel sorry for sb who has a problem :

'If you take the car, I won't be able to go out.' 'Tough luck!'

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.