hard luck
"Hard luck" is a common expression in English used to convey sympathy or describe unfortunate circumstances.
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Definition
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(informal)A phrase used to express sympathy for someone's misfortune.
Example
- You didn't get the job? Hard luck!
B2General
A situation characterized by bad luck or adversity.
Example
- He's had a lot of hard luck lately, losing both his job and his home.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hard luck":
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