shame on (one)
shame on (one)
An expression of condemnation, often an angry or disappointed one. Shame on you! You know better than to steal your sister's toys! Shame on her for taking advantage of your feelings like that! Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
See also: on, shame
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
shame on you
a phrase scolding someone for being naughty. (*Typically said to a child or to an adult for a childish infraction.) John: I think I broke one of your figurines. Mary: Shame on you! John: I'll replace it, of course. Mary: Thanks, I sort of liked it. "Shame on you!" said Mary. "You should have known better!"
See also: on, shame
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
shame on you
see under for shame.
See also: on, shame
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˈshame on you, him, etc.
(spoken) an exclamation said to somebody who has behaved badly or done something they should be ashamed of: You forgot your mother’s birthday? Shame on you!See also: on, shame
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- shame on you
- shame on you, him, etc.
- for shame
- For shame!
- put (someone or something) to shame
- put somebody/something to shame
- put to shame
- shame
- it's a crying shame
- be a crying shame