"worse luck" meaning in All languages combined

See worse luck on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

  1. (UK, dated) Expressing commiseration for misfortune. Tags: UK, dated Synonyms: too bad, what a pity
    Sense id: en-worse_luck-en-intj-R6nLJU4M Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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