What Does "i should have" Mean?
Learn what "i should have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I should have known Seth was up to no good.
It means the speaker now thinks Seth was acting suspiciously or doing something bad.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker realizes too late that Seth was untrustworthy.
Usage Scenario
Use this after discovering someone was dishonest or sneaky. It is common in arguments and storytelling, but it is not a direct accusation by itself.
Better ways to say it
I should've known Seth was up to no good.
I knew Seth was trouble.
Seth was up to no good.
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