English phrase from drama scenes
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.
Beginner
Neutral
Firm
Complain
You shouldn't have done that.
It means saying that a past action was a mistake or was not appropriate.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is criticizing another person for doing something they should not have done.
Usage Scenario
Use this to criticize a bad decision or action in an argument. It is common, but it can sound blaming.
Better ways to say it
1
You shouldn't have done that.
2
You should not have done that.
3
That was a mistake.
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