What Does "you shouldn't have done that" Mean?
Learn what "you shouldn't have done that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Sorry. You shouldn't have done that. I just saved you and that's the thank you I get.
It means the speaker thinks the other person's action was wrong or a mistake.
From Mafia Lord'S Son Has Secret Love For His Stepmom, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is criticizing another person for making a bad choice.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments, disappointment, or after someone breaks a rule. It can sound judging or blaming, so it may feel harsh.
Better ways to say it
You shouldn't have done that.
That was a bad idea.
You should not have done that.
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