Reprimand impostor putting on front (3,5)
I believe the answer is:
for shame
'reprimand' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I cannot judge whether it can be defined by this definition.
'impostor putting on front' is the wordplay.
'impostor' becomes 'sham' (synonyms).
'putting on' indicates putting letters inside (some letters wear or 'put on' others).
'front' becomes 'fore' (associated in meaning).
'sham' put within 'fore' is 'FOR SHAME'.
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