English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i should start" Mean?

Learn what "i should start" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I should start looking at my phone more often.

It means the speaker thinks they missed something because they were not paying enough attention to their phone.

From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 25

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is regretting that they were not checking their phone more often.

Usage Scenario

Use this when admitting you missed messages or updates. It sounds natural in everyday speech and is not rude.

Better ways to say it

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I should check my phone more often.
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I should have looked at my phone more often.
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I wasn't checking my phone enough.

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