no such luck

idiom
UK: /ˌnəʊ ˌsʌtʃ ˈlʌk/
US: /ˌnoʊ ˌsʌtʃ ˈlʌk/

  1. An expression used to indicate disappointment that something hoped for has not happened.

    1. I hoped for a promotion, but no such luck.
    2. I was hoping for sunny weather, but no such luck presented itself this time around.

Synonyms

unfortunately alas bad luck too bad
no such luck interjection

  1. Used to express that one's hopes or wishes have not been fulfilled; unfortunately not.

    1. Did you win the lottery? No such luck.
    2. I tried to get a day off work, but no such luck, my manager declined my request.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "no such luck" is /ˌnəʊ ˌsʌtʃ ˈlʌk/ in British English and /ˌnoʊ ˌsʌtʃ ˈlʌk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "no such luck": unfortunately, alas, bad luck, too bad.

Example usage of "no such luck": "I hoped for a promotion, but no such luck.". More examples on the page.