You-shouldn-t-have Definition

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(idiomatic) Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.

What a lovely vase! You shouldn't have!
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Origin of You-shouldn-t-have

  • Abbreviated from full sentence with verb such as "You shouldn't have gone through all that trouble." or "You shouldn't have spent so much money."

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You-shouldn-t-have Sentence Examples

  • Jonny, you shouldn't have a gun!

  • In a healthy relationship, you shouldn't have to work too hard to be a certain person.

  • If you can read and understand written instructions, you shouldn't have any trouble installing a rain barrel system.

  • In fact, if you know how to negotiate a good deal, you shouldn't have to pay that price.

  • Bill Blass women's easy fit tall jeans aren't as easy to find as his petite jeans, but if you know a couple of different ways to search for them, you shouldn't have too much of a problem finding the perfect Bill Blass jeans.

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