Tough Luck Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Tough luck What does Tough luck mean?	Tough luck is bad luck.
	Some Random Idioms
turn over What does "turn over" mean?	to do business to a certain amount of money/product	We turned over most of our stock last month.
live within one's means What does "live within one's means" mean?	spend no more money than one has	The young couple work hard to live within their means and they always have lots of money to spend.
stud-muffin What does "stud-muffin" mean?	very handsome, sexy male
feather one`s nest What does "feather one`s nest" mean?	to look after one`s own financial interests - especially while holding public office	The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he was replaced in the election.

put one's shoulder to the wheel What does "put one's shoulder to the wheel" mean?	to get busy and start working	I put my shoulder to the wheel and tried to finish my work so I could go home early.
carry over (something) or carry (something) over What does " carry over (something) or carry (something) over" mean?	to save something for another time or location	The store will carry over the sale until next week.
number one What does "number one" mean?	oneself.	I'm looking out for number one from now on.
hold still What does "hold still" mean?	to not move	"Please hold still while I fix your jacket zipper."

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Tough Luck Idiom