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It means, unfortunately.
"Did you ask Kathy out?"
"Yeah, but she turned me down, more's the pity."
"More's the pity" is an adverbial expression meaning "unfortunately" or "sadly."
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoLooking up the phrase in OED, I found "the more (is) the pity". So, the phrase gives the impression that "the more is the pity when something bad happens".
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What does piteous entreaty mean?
lots of pity
What does misericordia mean in englesh?
Mercy, pity.
What does self-pity mean?
It means feeling sorry your
What does remorselessly mean?
Without mercy or pity.
Is the sentence i have a pity on you grammatically correct?
No. Pity does not take an article. Also, generally we say I take pity on you or I have pity for you.I pity you is OK. - I pity you, losing your dog like that.Pity can be a verb or a noun
What does 'pity for you' mean?
What does 'pity for you' mean?
For petes sake mean?
For Pete's sake is a minced oath, instead of saying "for Christ's ( or possibly Pity's) sake."
Differentiate the norms folkways laws mores?
laws in folkways and mores mean
Where did the saying pete sakes come from?
The phrase "for Pete's sake" originated as a minced oath, a way to avoid saying "for God's sake" by substituting the name Pete. It is a mild exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or incredulity. The exact origins of the phrase are unclear, but it has been in use since at least the early 20th century.
What does vires artes mores mean?
"Strength, skill, character."
What does piteous entreaty mean?
lots of pity
What What does entreaty mean?
lots of pity
What does crepulence mean?
Self Pity
Where did the saying for petes sake originate?
This saying is an abbreviation of the old English saying "for pity's sake". Over time the original saying has been bastardized and misunderstood to become "for Pete's sake"
What does pity and fear mean?
Pity and fear means when you're being a coward about something and the fact that it is immature
What does misericordia mean in englesh?
Mercy, pity.
What does plus ibi bonimores mean in English?
plus ibi boni mores
