for shame

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

Going for “good enough” and extending ourselves some self-compassion — which is the antidote for shame — can help us keep moving forward.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

A city is perhaps a breeding ground for shame, layering one on top of another, substituting one for the next.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2021

That means, calling out your cousin for expecting you to attend her indoor wedding this spring, is fair game for shame.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2021

Of course, Clare did not tell Gingersnipes this last part, for shame is a formidable muzzle.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman