English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "really we shouldn't have done this" Mean?
Learn what "really we shouldn't have done this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Apologize
Really, we shouldn't have.
It means the speaker thinks their actions were wrong and regrets them.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits that the thing they did was a mistake.
Usage Scenario
Use this when admitting fault or regret in a relationship or conflict. It sounds natural in everyday speech and is softer than a direct confession of wrongdoing.
Better ways to say it
1
We shouldn't have done this.
2
I don't think we should have done this.
3
That was a mistake.
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