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Meaning of shame, shame | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

I condemn the content of this speech; Expression of admonishment or disgust at the content of a speech.

Examples

“Sir William: No, there are still many things, and I cannot emphasize this too strongly, not on top of other things. I myself, on my way here this evening, saw a thing that was not on top of another thing in any way. Other members: Shame, shame!”
“You must believe it whether you will or no—for tis true, that neither the Marquis, nor any one of his family are in possession of any place under, or any pension from the State. (Great tumult, and cries of "Shame! Shame!")”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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