English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you must have" Mean?

Learn what "you must have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Express Doubt

You must have forgotten how much I hated Ryan.

This means the speaker thinks the other person should remember their strong dislike for Ryan.

From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 5

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone points out that the other person should already know how much they disliked Ryan.

Usage Scenario

Use it when correcting someone who seems to have forgotten your feelings. It works in a tense conversation, not in formal speech.

Better ways to say it

1
You must have forgotten how much I hated Ryan.
2
You forgot how much I hated Ryan.
3
I hated Ryan.

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