tough luck

Meaning: Said when nothing can be done about a disappointment, often without much sympathy.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “"The last bus has gone." "Tough luck, we'll walk."”

Category: Daily Life

Origin: "Tough" in the sense of hard or unfortunate. The phrase is common in American English from the early 20th century.

Equivalents in other languages

cut to the chase — To get straight to the point.
be lost for words — To be so surprised or moved that one cannot speak.
know the score — To understand the real situation, including its less pleasant facts.
go down the drain — To be wasted or lost, or to fail completely.
of the old school — Holding traditional values or ways of doing things.
keep one's eye on the ball — To stay focused on what matters.

cherry-pick — To choose only the best or most convenient items.
be cut out for something — To have the right qualities for something.
go to bat for someone — To support or defend someone.
pull the plug — To put a stop to something, especially by cutting off its support.
clean house — To get rid of unwanted people or practices in an organization.
kick it up a notch — To increase effort, intensity or excitement.

Tu as la tête sur les épaules — You're grounded, sensible, and dependable — not easily swept off course.
Tu as le vent en poupe — Everything is going your way — you're riding a wave of momentum and success.
Tu es un as — You're brilliant at what you do — the very best.