What does should have mean?

Definition

Says what the right choice was in the past.

Example sentences

• I know. We should have left earlier.🔊

  I know. We should have left earlier.

• You should have told me about the delay.🔊

  You should have told me about the delay.

• I shouldn't have stopped for coffee.🔊

  I shouldn't have stopped for coffee.

should have in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese