Grammar fix
that's rough
show sympathy
A warm, informal way to tell someone you understand their situation is hard and you feel for them.
expressionB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
You've been ill all week and still had exams? That's rough.
A: My car broke down the day before the move.
B: Oh no, that's rough.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: That's so rough situation.
Say: That's rough.
Use 'That's rough' on its own; don't add a noun after 'rough' here.