shame on (someone)

phrase

—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

And shame on San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert for politically grandstanding and inserting herself into another city’s business. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026

When socially unacceptable words come out, the guilt and shame on the part of the person with the condition is often unbearable and causes enormous distress. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026

On the other hand, shame on Washington for completely benching senior Shayla Gillmer. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026

On another subject, shame on Arkansas for opting out of PBS TV. — Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026

Flashbacks flood in — college headaches, oaky regrets, the metallic taste of shame on your tongue. — Ella Cobb, Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2025

There is no one magnificent bowl of ramen that casts shame on all the others. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2025

These days, the Cup does nothing but make millions for the PGA of America and the networks and cast shame on the great game of golf. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2025

Shame on them, shame on us for putting up with it for so long. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025