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Please tell me when can I use the expression "it's a shame".

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Rebecca

You can use "it's a shame" to express disappointment, especially when you feel as though something is lost, wasted, or didn't work out the way that you wanted it to. Here are some example sentences. Ex: It's a shame about the bad weather today. I was hoping we would get to go on our hike. Ex: It's such a shame we can't take her with us. Ex: I really should have bought that car. It's a shame.

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