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Ways to Say "i should have" in English

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I should have called and

This means the speaker believes they should have tried to stop someone from making a dangerous choice.

From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 9

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker regrets not warning someone before they boarded a plane.

Usage Scenario

Use it when talking about missed warnings or regretted advice. It is understandable, but the full sentence is too specific for a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
I should have warned him not to get on that plane.
2
I should have called him.
3
I should have stopped him.

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