English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you should have trusted me james" Mean?
Learn what "you should have trusted me james" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You should have trusted me James.
It means the speaker is upset that the other person did not trust them in the past.
From Tied By Fate, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker blames James for not trusting them when he should have.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a relationship argument when talking about broken trust. It can sound blaming or emotionally heavy.
Better ways to say it
1
You should have trusted me, James.
2
You should have trusted me.
3
I wish you'd trusted me.
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