used to express sorrow, pain, lamentation, or sympathy
used to express sorrow, regret, or pity
used to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment over an unfortunate situation or outcome
used to convey sorrow, sympathy, concern, or disappointment in response to a situation or outcome
used to convey disappointment or the absence of good fortune or success in a particular situation
used to convey sympathy or commiseration with someone who has experienced a setback, disappointment, or unfortunate circumstance
"Tough break" can also be used sarcastically in certain contexts. When used sarcastically, "tough break" is typically employed to dismiss someone's misfortune or to imply that they are responsible for their own difficulties, or to downplay or trivialize the individual's misfortune, suggesting that their situation is not deserving of sympathy or consideration.
used to convey sympathy or understanding in response to someone's difficult or unfortunate situation
The phrase "tough luck" can be used sarcastically to dismiss someone's misfortune or to imply that they are responsible for their own difficulties. In a sarcastic context, "tough luck" is often delivered with a tone of mockery or indifference, suggesting that the speaker lacks sympathy or empathy for the individual's situation.
used to console or comfort someone who is upset or distressed
used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down
used to express sympathy, compassion, or empathy towards someone who is experiencing difficulty, distress, or misfortune
used to express disappointment, regret, or sympathy regarding an unfortunate event or situation
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