tough shit . tough shit {n. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} See: HARD CHEESE, TOUGH LUCK. Categories: add yours add yours tough {avoidable} {n. phr.} {vulgar} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: T Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry Comment on this entry