English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i should've known" Mean?
Learn what "i should've known" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I should've known he'd
It means I should have expected him to return secretly or in a sneaky way.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is realizing they should have expected a hidden or secretive person to return.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a dramatic or suspicious context when talking about someone untrustworthy. The phrase is literary and not typical everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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I should've known he'd crawled back into the shadows.
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I should have known he'd come back quietly.
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I should've known he'd returned in secret.
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