you shouldn't have
English
editEtymology
editAbbreviated 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".
Pronunciation
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Phrase
edit- (idiomatic) Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.
- What a lovely vase! You shouldn't have!
Translations
editused to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity
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