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hard luck story

Idiom Luck

Meaning

a story about someone's misfortune

Example Sentences

"He’s always telling a hard luck story to get sympathy."

Related Expressions

bottom line

the most important point; the final result or profit

batten down

to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble

out of sorts

feeling slightly unwell or upset

play dirty

to use unfair or dishonest methods to win

loose cannon

an unpredictable person who may cause problems

cry one’s heart out

to cry very hard due to sadness