English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "you could have" in English
Learn useful ways to say "you could have" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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You could have just told me that you were unhappy.
It means the speaker is frustrated that the other person did not communicate their feelings earlier.
From Faded Threads, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is criticizing another person for not speaking up sooner about being unhappy.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to point out that someone should have spoken honestly sooner. It can sound blaming or emotionally loaded.
Better ways to say it
1
You could have just told me that you were unhappy.
2
You could have told me you were unhappy.
3
Why didn't you say you were unhappy?
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