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I should've listened to you vs I should've listen to you

'I should've listened to you' is the proper English phrasing. The verb 'listened' should be used in the past tense form after 'should have.' 'Listen' is the base form of the verb and is incorrect in this context.
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I should've listened to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret for not following someone's advice in the past. 'Listened' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'listen' in this context.

Examples:

  • I should've listened to my parents.
  • She should've listened to the warnings.
  • They should've listened to the experts.
  • He should've listened to his instincts.
  • We should've listened to the teacher.
  • Mar 14, 2024 ... I should've listened to you guys. A while ago I posted a thread when I was looking to upgrade my car (F30 340i), and was looking at a G20 ...
  • Aug 16, 2020 ... Steve: I'm sorry Brine, I should've listened to you. I promise to next time! Herobrine: We both know you won't. Steve: haha…. yeah, you're ...
  • Feb 21, 2024 ... I should've listened to you all about glowing mask being valuable. Discussion. I didn't believe that glowing mask would sell for 20k so I put ...
  • Aug 27, 2024 ... ... I should've listened to you guys to close it in sooner! I'm in love with the new wall, door, and knob (of course) AND the AirEssentials ...
  • Jun 14, 2023 ... #LacheyPartyOf5 (Thanks Daddy for takin the pic ❤️). more. View all 183 comments. sexy_kittyluv. I should've listened to you. We went in.
  • Jul 1, 2012 ... ... I should've listened to you. Summer: No, [you were] right. It just wasn't me you were right about. The heartbreak of discovering it isn't…
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... ... I should've listened to you mane” that's the problem with mfs they don't want to listen. But imma give real advice… sometimes you gotta let ...
  • Mar 2, 2017 ... I know I should've listened to you so many times. I have so many regrets & if you were here today I would ask for your forgiveness. I love ...
  • Nov 8, 2023 ... I should've listened to you. Such sage advice from the IBD family. I think because I am such a person of routine, and I had done 5 miles ...

I should've listen to you

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'listen' should be in the past tense form 'listened' after 'should have.'

  • Jul 26, 2024 ... Edit: I should've listen to you all, they went with another candidate. :/ this sucks but I haven't stopped applying to jobs. Thank you all ...
  • Jul 21, 2017 ... I should've listen to you guys. anyone else get rid of theirs too? zak234 7 years ago#2. No. I use that for farming trial mode to get lp ...
  • Aug 30, 2015 ... Rachel: You're right, Nigel. You believe in Numbuh 0, and I should've listen to you. You not only save the Kids Next Door, but the world.
  • Mar 3, 2022 ... No more axle wrap and still got my 2" lift. The rear feels solid!! I should've listen to you guys in the first place then I would've only had to ...
  • Aug 21, 2021 ... I should've listen to you when-”. “It was a s-surprise” You said faintly between heavy breaths, feeling more tired each time “For your b ...
  • He fye up his wood He's saying “ I'm sorry I ain't mean it I should've listen to you I should've been paying attention. Dont listen to them folks you know ...
  • I should've listen to you, this is all my fault." she burried her face into his chest, causing umbreon to wake up. Umbreon: hm? Where am I? Zoey looked up ...
  • I should've listen to you more. I should've talked to you more… but I just wasn't there. I'm sorry I didn't get that connection with you that I wanted, but ...
  • Oct 5, 2020 ... I should've listen to you in the first place. The config.getStaginURL() is null, It could be easy if I just focus on the error rather on the ...

Alternatives:

  • I should've listened to you
  • I should listen to you
  • I should have listened to you
  • I should be listening to you
  • I should have been listening to you

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