English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "she should be home by now" Mean?
Learn what "she should be home by now" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
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Express Doubt
James, where is she? She should be home by now.
This means the speaker thinks the person is late or missing because they should have returned already.
From Rosy Psycho, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone notes that another person should already be home by this point.
Usage Scenario
Use this when checking whether someone is late. It can sound concerned or suspicious depending on the context.
Better ways to say it
1
She should be home by now.
2
She should be back by now.
3
By now, she should be home.
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