What Does "you should have" Mean?
Learn what "you should have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You should have known that about me a long time ago.
This means the speaker thinks the other person should already understand an important fact about them.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is criticizing someone for not understanding them sooner.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments or emotional conversations when you feel misunderstood. It can sound accusatory or defensive.
Better ways to say it
You should have known that about me a long time ago.
You should have known me better.
You should have known that.
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