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Definition |
sympathy for someone who has experienced an unfortunate situation |
Examples |
1) Midway through the trip, our car broke down - what a
tough break.
2) After working tirelessly on the project, not receiving the
promotion was a tough break for
Sarah. |
Etymology |
The phrase originated in American English, combining "tough," meaning
difficult, with "break," referring to an unfortunate event. |
Synonyms |
hard luck, misfortune, hardship |
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