What is another word for hard cheese?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːd t͡ʃˈiːz] (IPA) 
When we talk about a tough situation or a misfortune, we sometimes use the British idiomatic expression "hard cheese." But there are other ways to express the same idea, such as "tough luck," "rough break," "bad break," "hard luck," or "bummer." When we want to describe someone who is experiencing a difficult situation, we might say they "have a lot on their plate," "are going through a rough patch," or "have their work cut out for them." Finding synonyms for "hard cheese" opens up a whole range of creative possibilities for expressing empathy or commiseration towards others going through a difficult time.
