shame on you
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"I say shame on you for not caring about other human beings," Long said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Protesters chanted "shame on you" and "your profits, our misery", after the results were announced.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
And by the way, if you’re one of those people who pronounce it ek-SET-ra, shame on you.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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