shame on (someone)

idiom

—used to say that someone should feel sorry for doing something wrong

Shame on you for being so rude.

Examples of shame on (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, if the Heat did not meet to discuss Monday’s report, then shame on them. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025

But in the meantime, shame on Netflix for perpetuating a knowingly false narrative that puts kids in danger. —Sara Belcher, People.com, 1 May 2025

So shame on Netflix for exploiting these kids in the pretend-name of protecting them. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025

And shame on you and shame on the mainstream media for trying to cover for these individuals.... —David Catanese, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025

Shame on you Allison, shame on your money hungry team. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025

Despite this verdict, thousands of people rushed to his defense, calling her a liar and placing the shame on Hand. —Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024

Israel has brought shame on Jews like myself who were brought up learning our most common bond as Jews was standing up for the oppressed, not for being the oppressors. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024

In one of the best performances of Sissy Spacek’s career (and shame on all the awards-giving bodies who snubbed it), the Oscar winner plays a woman teetering on the edge of sanity, unsure not just of what is happening but when. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024