tough toodles

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Definition of tough toodles in English English dictionary

Too bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve, due to active intervention by the speaker

Synonyms

tough luck, tough cookies, tough shit, tough titty, tough titties, tough tuchus, hard cheese

Etymology

() Probably an ellipsis of "It/that/this is/'will be' tough toodles for you."