shame on you
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The slog of the dragons: Fool me once, shame on you.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
It may be recalling the old proverb: Fool me once, shame on you.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Joanne Lazarus, 61, from Whitefield, Bury, shouted "shame on you" and "you're embarrassing" at Mr Lammy as he spoke at the vigil.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice ...
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2025
Humble points at me and Noelle, making a little shame on you gesture.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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