English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "she should be here by now" Mean?
Learn what "she should be here by now" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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She should be here by now.
This means the speaker thinks the person is late or overdue to arrive.
From Love Me Or I Die, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone comments that another person has not arrived yet.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you expect someone to be present already. It can sound slightly impatient if said in a tense situation.
Better ways to say it
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She should be here by now.
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He should be here by now.
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They should be here by now.
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