for shame

1. Also, shame on you. An expression that condemns someone for being dishonorable or disgraceful. For example, “For shame,” said Carol to the puppy, “You shouldn't have done that,” or “Shame on you for cheating,” the teacher said. [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

And when women make such significant, life-altering decisions, expressing anything short of joy and gratitude is cause for shame.

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Our business culture is different too: We are the most entrepreneurial country in the world, and we regard business failure not as a cause for shame but as useful experience for the next attempt.

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For shame, Lincoln Riley, for shame.

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They cannot be embarrassed into respecting the law when they lack the capacity for shame in the first place.

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They trade fatalistic philosophical aphorisms and moody poetry; some kill themselves or threaten to kill themselves or are told to kill themselves or would like to kill themselves out of what we would consider a poor cause for shame.

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