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You should've kissed her

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ ʃʊd əv kɪst hɜː// 🇺🇸 US //ju ʃʊd əv kɪst hɜr//

Meaning of You should've kissed her

An expression of regret for not having kissed her at some point in the past.

In simple words: You missed the chance to kiss her.

You should've kissed her in a sentence

• You should've kissed her when you had the chance.
• If only you had told her how you felt; you should've kissed her.
• Looking back now, you should've kissed her that night.
• Everyone says you should've kissed her before she left.
• You should've kissed her at the party; it was the perfect moment.

How to use You should've kissed her

Use in casual conversation to express regret about not doing something in the past. It’s not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

should've + past participle

Memory hint

Picture a moment of hesitation; the 'should've' is the regret of what you didn't do.

Related words

Collocations with You should've kissed her

• should've done something
• should've acted earlier
• should've spoken up

Synonyms for You should've kissed her

• You ought to have kissed her
• You could have kissed her
• You missed kissing her

Common mistakes with You should've kissed her

• Confusing 'should've' with 'should of'
• Using 'kissed' when the action was not completed
• Incorrectly using 'should've' in a negative context

Frequently asked questions about You should've kissed her

What does You should've kissed her mean?

You missed the chance to kiss her.

What is the definition of You should've kissed her?

An expression of regret for not having kissed her at some point in the past.

How do you use You should've kissed her in a sentence?

You should've kissed her when you had the chance.

Can you give another example of You should've kissed her?

If only you had told her how you felt; you should've kissed her.

What are synonyms for You should've kissed her?

Common alternatives include You ought to have kissed her, You could have kissed her, You missed kissing her.

What words go with You should've kissed her?

It commonly pairs with should've done something, should've acted earlier, should've spoken up.

What are common mistakes when using You should've kissed her?

Confusing 'should've' with 'should of' Using 'kissed' when the action was not completed Incorrectly using 'should've' in a negative context

How do you pronounce You should've kissed her?

US: //ju ʃʊd əv kɪst hɜr//, UK: //jʊ ʃʊd əv kɪst hɜː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You should've kissed her formal or informal?

"You should've kissed her" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You should've kissed her?

Use in casual conversation to express regret about not doing something in the past. It’s not suitable for formal writing.