| 释义 |
hard lines noun bad luck. Probably of nautical origins. Often said in commiseration UK, 1824
hard linesA phrase used to express one's sympathy for someone else. A: "I got drenched on my walk to work because I forgot my umbrella." B: "Aw, hard lines." hard lines! used to commiserate with someone on a misfortune.ˌhard ˈluck/ˈlines (British English) used to tell somebody that you feel sorry for them: ‘Failed again, I’m afraid.’ ‘Oh, hard luck.’ |