No such luck

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Emotional Nuance

Expresses disappointment without being too serious. Shows you had hope, but you're accepting reality.

I'd hoped to see her at the party, but no such luck.

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Conversational Tone

Mostly used in casual conversations and spoken English, rather than in formal writing or speeches.

I checked again for your missing keys, no such luck though.

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Common Pairings

Often follows verbs like 'hoped', 'wanted', or 'expected', referring to an outcome that did not occur.

We expected a bonus this year, but no such luck.