# some people

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/some-people
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Expresses disapproval at the actions of a person; a disapproving response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.

## Examples

- Some people have no manners at all.
- I cannot believe he just cut in line in front of everyone; some people really have no shame.
- Watching them leave their trash all over the pristine park bench, I could only shake my head and mutter that some people simply lack basic respect for their surroundings.

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