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Meaning of tough break | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A situation resulting in misfortune or hardship; an instance of bad luck.

idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

“So I close by saying that I might have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for.”
“When you pulled that job in Westchester two years ago, I'll admit you got a tough break.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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