English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i should've let" Mean?
Learn what "i should've let" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Advanced
Vulgar
Harsh
Threaten
I should've let him shoot you on the spot.
It is an extreme threat or hateful insult saying the speaker regrets not allowing immediate violence.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they wish they had let someone shoot the other person immediately.
Usage Scenario
Use this only to recognize or analyze very violent dialogue. It is rude, dangerous, and not suitable for everyday use.
Better ways to say it
1
I should've let him shoot you on the spot.
2
I should have let him shoot you right there.
3
I should've let him take you out.
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