person A: A few weeks ago a lady at my job got a promotion i thought i was going to get.
person B: Oh no! I am so sorry. That is really tough.  
person A: It was really a tough one to swallow.
person B: Did you get any feedback on what you could do to improve your chances next time?
person A: Nope. I think it was just favoritism to be honest. 
person B: Ah_comma_ that happens.  Again_comma_ very sorry. Maybe you can find the silver lining in it. Or_comma_ find a new job and get a fresh start somewhere else. 