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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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See also

tough call tough case tough cookie tough cookies tough crowd tough going

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