English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "we should have" in English
Learn useful ways to say "we should have" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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We should have never gotten ourselves into this mess.
It means the speaker regrets the bad situation and wishes it had never happened.
From Tied By Fate, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker regrets getting into a difficult situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments or stressful situations when expressing regret. It is useful conversationally, but the full line is longer than a typical phrase page target.
Better ways to say it
1
We should never have gotten into this mess.
2
How did we get ourselves into this mess?
3
We shouldn't be here.
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