English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you should've stayed ignorant maybe" Mean?
Learn what "you should've stayed ignorant maybe" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You should've stayed ignorant, maybe
This means the speaker wishes the other person had never learned the truth.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone insults another person by saying they should have stayed ignorant.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a very harsh insult or bitter argument. It is rude, cutting, and not suitable for polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You should've stayed ignorant.
2
Maybe you were better off not knowing.
3
You shouldn't have asked.
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