shame on you
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“We think the market has it wrong. We are of the strong opinion that the U.S. is on the unshakeable path to magnetic—and broad critical materials—independence. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.”
From Barron's
"Shame on you Canada," she said.
From BBC
China has threatened rare-earth exports several times in the past, leaving America with the policy, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me again, shame on me.”
From Barron's
Members of the crowd shouted "shame on you" as Swinney said he stood with them in remembering those who died when Hamas launched a series of attacks on Israel in 2023.
From BBC
Video taken of the event shows the first minister being drowned out by chants of "shame on you" as he addresses the crowd in front of the parliament building.
From BBC
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