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what shame!/what a shame!
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aldonza
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what shame!/what a shame!
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Hello there!
I�ve got a question about these two expressions:what shame!/what a shame! Is their meaning different?
Do "what shame" mean you feel embarrassed and "what a shame" that you feel sorry??
Thanks in advance!
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26 May 2011
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mariec
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What shame! could mean; How embarrassing!
What a shame! would mean ; What a pity!
So I�d say your meanings are correct.
Have a great evening. |
26 May 2011
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yanogator
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mariec is correct, but we would rarely say "What shame!" I think "How shameful!" would be more likely to be used.
Bruce |
26 May 2011
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aldonza
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Thanks so much!!!. I knew I could find help from you.
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26 May 2011
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