Ways to Say "you should have" in English
Learn useful ways to say "you should have" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
You should have told me that your mom is Martha Hawthorne.
This means the speaker thinks the other person should have shared important information sooner.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker complains that important family information should have been shared earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use it when reacting to surprising family news or withheld information. It sounds natural in conflict, but the specific name makes it less reusable.
Better ways to say it
You should've told me earlier.
Why didn't you tell me that?
You should have told me.
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