SINCE 1828
tough luck
idiomDefinition of tough luck
informal
—used in speech to show sympathy for someone who has failed or has been disappointed You lost your job? Oh, tough luck. —often used in an ironic way to show that one does not feel sympathy for someone "I need more time to finish the job." "Tough luck. You knew the job was supposed to be done by today."
Comments on tough luck
What made you want to look up tough luck? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Name that Food Quiz
-
- Name these cookies!
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share tough luck
Resources for tough luck