ともあろう
tomo arou
for someone of such stature to...
[Someone of the stature of... (yet doing something unbecoming)]
Connection: Noun + ともあろう + Noun + が
Usage: Expresses surprise or criticism that someone of high status, ability, or reputation would do something unexpected or unbecoming. Carries a tone of reproach or disbelief.
Examples:
教師ともあろう者が、学生の前で嘘をつくとは。(For someone who is a teacher to lie in front of students...)
大企業ともあろう会社が、こんな不正を行うとは信じられない。(It's unbelievable that a company of the stature of a major corporation would commit such fraud.)
医者ともあろう人が、健康管理を怠るとは情けない。(It's pathetic that someone who is a doctor would neglect their health management.)