What Does "you shouldn't have" Mean?
Learn what "you shouldn't have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You shouldn't have told my parents about the pregnancy.
The speaker is criticizing someone for sharing private information with their parents.
From Faded Threads, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is upset that private pregnancy news was shared with their parents.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious argument about privacy or boundaries. It can sound harsh, so be careful using it outside a close relationship or emotional conflict.
Better ways to say it
You shouldn't have told my parents.
You had no right to tell my parents.
Why did you tell my parents?
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