An
obnoxious phrase used by old farts to dismiss someone's misery.
The origins of this phrase are unclear, but it is said that a group of old anarchists from New
Jersey took it from James Joyce's "Ulysses"
" roguewords, tough nuggets patter in their pockets." from "Ulysses (
Chap. 3 - Proteus)"
Mitch: How are you handling this weather,
Lindsey?
Lindsay: Not good, I'm from
San Diego.
Mitch: Well, tough nuggets to you,
kiddo.