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alack

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alas

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oh dear

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no such luck

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"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.

Is 'tough break' always used sympathetically?

tough break

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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.

is 'tough luck' always used sympathetically?

tough luck

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there, there

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now now

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poor thing

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what a (shame|pity)

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These interjections are used when the speaker wishes to express sadness at their own misfortunes or to express their sympathy for someone else's misfortunes.

Interjections of Sorrow and Sympathy

English Interjections for "Sorrow and Sympathy"