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crying shame

idiom

A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.


Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    for crying out loud

    Used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.

  2. 02

    name and shame

    To publish the name of (a person or organization that has committed some transgression) so as to single them out for individual blame and censure.

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