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It's a shame vs that's a shame

Both 'it's a shame' and 'that's a shame' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to express disappointment or regret about a situation.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

It's a shame

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disappointment or regret about a situation.

This phrase is used to express regret or disappointment about a situation or outcome.

Examples:

  • It's a shame you couldn't make it to the party.
  • It's a shame that the project got delayed.
  • It's a shame we lost the game.
  • It's a shame she didn't get the job.
  • It's a shame they had to cancel the event.

Alternatives:

  • That's a shame
  • What a shame
  • Such a shame
  • A pity
  • Unfortunate

that's a shame

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disappointment or regret about a situation.

This phrase is used to express regret or disappointment about a situation or outcome.

Examples:

  • That's a shame you couldn't make it to the party.
  • That's a shame that the project got delayed.
  • That's a shame we lost the game.
  • That's a shame she didn't get the job.
  • That's a shame they had to cancel the event.

Alternatives:

  • It's a shame
  • What a shame
  • Such a shame
  • A pity
  • Unfortunate

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