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Definition (it’s a) pity in British English

(it’s a) pity phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that you are disappointed about something

Example

It's a pity we couldn't stay longer in Boston.

Example

It's a pity to waste this food. Can you eat it?

Example

It was a lovely wedding. Pity about the rain.

Example

It seems such a pity to be indoors in lovely weather like this.

Example

It was a great pity we couldn't visit the Louvre.

Example

'I couldn't get any tickets for the game.' 'Oh, what a pity!'

Synonyms and related words
hell blast for heaven’s sake/sakes
Definition (it’s a) pity in British English