English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you should have called me" Mean?
Learn what "you should have called me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Firm
Complain
You should have called me.
It means the speaker is upset that the other person did not call sooner.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone criticizes another person for not contacting them earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a mild reproach or complaint with friends or family. It can sound blaming if used too directly.
Better ways to say it
1
You should have called me.
2
You should've called me.
3
You should have phoned me.
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