tough luck . tough luck {n. phr.} An informal way to say that one had that coming; it serves one right. So your date didn't show up, eh? Tough luck, fellow. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss