that's a shame

that's a shame

That is really unfortunate; that's too bad. Can be used sarcastically. A: "Tom and I broke up yesterday." B: "Aw, that's a shame! You two were such a cute couple!" A: "I'm sorry, but I have decided not to accept your offer." B: "That's a shame. We really thought you were the perfect person for the role." I guess he decided to delete his account from the forum. That's a shame—I'm sure we'll all miss his inane observations.
See also: shame
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • that's a pity
  • that's more like it
  • that's just it
  • that's all
  • that's right
  • that's the stuff
  • That's the stuff!
  • That’s the stuff!
  • that's a good one
  • that's that