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"Shouldn’t have" vs "Shouldn’t of"

The correct phrase is "shouldn’t have." The use of "shouldn’t of" is incorrect in standard English.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Shouldn’t have

This is the correct phrase in standard English.

This phrase is used to express regret or criticism about something that was not done in the past.

Examples:

  • I shouldn’t have eaten so much cake.
  • She shouldn’t have said that to him.
  • They shouldn’t have gone without telling us.
  • He shouldn’t have been so rude.
  • We shouldn’t have waited so long.

Shouldn’t of

This is an incorrect construction and should not be used in English.


Alternatives:

  • shouldn’t have
  • should not have
  • shouldn’t've
  • should not've

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