What Does "surely i raised you better than that" Mean?
Learn what "surely i raised you better than that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Surely I raised you better than that, Dominic.
It means the speaker is expressing disappointment and saying the other person should know how to behave properly.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
An older speaker criticizes someone for behaving worse than expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this when criticizing someone for acting in a way you think is unacceptable. It sounds judgmental and can feel insulting, especially with family.
Better ways to say it
I raised you better than that.
Surely I raised you better than that.
You should know better.
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