rather a shame
Frequency: 6.67.0 per million words
a mild expression of disappointment
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Examples (10)
- It's rather a shame that we can't go to the concert tonight.
- I think it's rather a shame that they cancelled the outdoor market.
- It would be rather a shame if she missed the graduation ceremony.
- Don't you agree it's rather a shame to waste such a beautiful day indoors?
- He felt it was rather a shame that his hard work went completely unnoticed.
- For such a talented team, it's rather a shame they didn't win the championship.
- It's rather a shame that the old bookstore is closing down next month.
- We had planned so much, so it was rather a shame the heavy rain ruined our picnic.
- Considering all the effort, it's rather a shame the project didn't get funded.
- She said it was rather a shame she couldn't join us for the celebratory dinner.