you really should vs you should really

Both "you really should" and "you should really" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They have the same meaning but may be used in slightly different contexts. The choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to place on the word "really."

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you really should

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the word "really" in the context of giving advice or suggestions. It implies a strong recommendation or encouragement.

Examples:

You really should consider taking that job offer.
You really should try the new restaurant in town.

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I mean, you really should meet the Avenging Angels there.
You know, you really should have flirted back.
You know, you really shouldn't joke about the Apocalypse.
Dad, you really shouldn't take any more blows to the head.
You know, you really should finish reading.
And you really should bring some backup.
While you're waitin', though, you really should reconsider his offer.
You know, you really should invest in a cup.
And you really should lock your door.
Now, you really should get some rest.
And you really should fill out that White House internship application.
First of all, you really should fire that Dolores.
In the future, you really should try some of the Arizona wines.
Look, you really should wait in the car.
Which is why I've been thinking that you really should start your own practice.
But you really should have it before things get unpleasant.
Okay, but... Look, you really should talk to someone.
You know, you really shouldn't call yourself that.
Daddy, you really should eat something.
You know, you really should take some precautions for the storm.

Alternatives:

You definitely should
You absolutely should
You really ought to

you should really

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to emphasize the word "really" in the context of giving advice or suggestions. It conveys a strong recommendation or encouragement, similar to "you really should."

Examples:

You should really think about what you want to do next.
You should really try to get more sleep.

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But you should really get away from here.
Hauser, you should really take some time off.
You know, you should really get out less.
So you should really stop talking.
So you should really go see that exhibit.
But you should really drink this, so you don't get dehydrated.
You know, you should really play yourself in this movie.
I think you should really think it through.
Jane, you should really explore all these different neighborhoods online.
You know, you should really get that looked at.
You know, you should really get yourself a bulletproof vest like me.
You know, you should really learn to trust your daughter more.
You know who you should really bone down with?
Come on, you should really just lay down for a bit.
Dude, you should really breath, man.
Seriously, I think you should really consider it.
But you should really forget small sentiments.
Hello, you should really close this section
It's a chance you should really think about taking.
You know, you should really pay more attention.

Alternatives:

You should definitely
You should absolutely
You should really ought to

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