more's the pity

idiomPart ofpity

more's the pity — idiom

1. added at the end of a comment to stress that the speaker thinks the situation is

1.idiom
Definition

added at the end of a comment to stress that the speaker thinks the situation is regrettable.

Example

Lina won't be at the reunion this year, more's the pity.

The little bakery on Third Street has closed down, more's the pity.