Worse luck!

Definition 1 of 1

Pro Tip 1/3

Use when something negative has happened or will happen and you wish it were different.

I lost my keys, worse luck, so I can't go out tonight.

Pro Tip 2/3

It's a casual phrase, not suitable for formal writing or speeches.

We're playing against the champions, worse luck, so don't expect an easy game.

Pro Tip 3/3

The phrase often carries a tone of dry humor or resignation.

I've been assigned to clean up, worse luck, so no extra break for me.

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