what a shame

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
#1

i know what a shame means that is too bad but i dont know in which situation it is used!could u help me with that please?thx

#2

Use it in the same way you’d use ‘too bad’. How about trying to compose a couple of sentences yourself? Post them here and we’ll check them for you.

#3

1)im too tired! -what a shame! 2)i broke my tooth-what a shame! 3)im feeling terrible-what a shame! Are they correct?

#4

Yes, those are all fine and natural uses of the phrase, Sara.

#5

thank you.