What Does "should have told me he encoded this" Mean?
Learn what "should have told me he encoded this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Should have told me he encoded this.
It means the speaker is criticizing someone for not sharing important information sooner.
From Faded Threads, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts to finding out someone should have revealed important information earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to point out that someone kept something from you. It can sound accusatory, so it is not ideal in formal settings.
Better ways to say it
You should have told me.
You should have said something sooner.
Why didn't you tell me?
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