That’s a sin

That’s a sin

thats a SIN รฐats ษ™ sษชn
Phrase

What a shame.

Example Sentences

"That's a sin about her dog."
"Och, that's a pure sin."

Etymology & History

Scottish expression of sympathy meaning "what a shame" or "that's unfortunate." Uses "sin" to mean something regrettable.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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