When we say “tough luck,” we mean that someone has experienced an unfortunate or difficult situation. It’s similar to saying “That’s unlucky” or “That’s unfortunate.”
Here are two examples in sentences:
Example 1:
When John found out he missed the bus by just a minute, his friend said, “tough luck,” but offered to share a taxi instead.
Example 2:
Sarah was hoping for a sunny day for her outdoor party, but it rained. Her sister said, “tough luck” and helped move the party indoors.
Now, let’s see two examples in a conversation:
Example 3:
Mike: Hey, Emma! I heard you didn’t win the lottery draw.
Emma: Yeah, I was hoping to win.
Mike: Well, tough luck. Maybe next time!
Example 4:
Lisa: Hi, Ben! You look disappointed. What happened?
Ben: I dropped my ice cream cone.
Lisa: Oh, tough luck. Let’s get you a new one.
In summary, the phrase “tough luck” is used to acknowledge that someone has experienced an unfortunate or difficult situation. It’s a casual and sympathetic way of recognizing someone’s misfortune.