Saftigerkeks

Saftigerkeks t1_ja5skkp wrote

The phrase should have indicates a missed obligation or opportunity in the past. In informal speech, it is contracted to should’ve, not "should of."

You should have (should’ve) called me!

You should of called me!

I should have (should’ve) known you were lying.

I should of known you were lying.

Tom and Pauline are so selfish, they should have (should’ve) been there for you.

Tom and Pauline are so selfish, they should of been there for you.

Should have should never be written "should of." However, the latter does exist: when should is followed by an expression that begins with of.

You should, of course, compare prices.

Past: You should, of course, have compared prices.

He should, of his own will, do the right thing.

Past: He should, of his own will, have done the right thing.

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Saftigerkeks t1_j6c27mr wrote

Its so cringy, like what are you trying to achive with this? Aint nobody gonna go back to your comment after already liking it, so youre only thanking the other people that just saw your comment xD

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