English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i just wish you would have called sooner" Mean?
Learn what "i just wish you would have called sooner" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Okay, I'm here. I just wish you would have called sooner.
It means the speaker is disappointed and wishes the other person had contacted them earlier.
From Twisted Fates, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker regrets that the other person did not call earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use this when expressing regret or disappointment in a personal conversation. It can sound blaming if said with a sharp tone.
Better ways to say it
1
I wish you had called sooner.
2
You should have called sooner.
3
I just wish you'd called earlier.
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