English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "maybe we should have called police" Mean?
Learn what "maybe we should have called police" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
Maybe we should have called police.
It means the speaker thinks calling the police earlier would have been the better choice.
From She Is Mine, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone regrets not calling the police sooner after a dangerous situation.
Usage Scenario
Use it when reflecting on a missed response to danger or trouble. It sounds natural after an incident, but 'maybe' makes it slightly less direct.
Better ways to say it
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Maybe we should have called the police.
2
We should have called the police.
3
I think we should have called the police.
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