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You should have got used to it vs You should get used to it

Both of the phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'You should have got used to it' is used when referring to something that should have already become familiar to you in the past. 'You should get used to it' is used when suggesting you need to become accustomed to something in the present or future.
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You should have got used to it

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to something that should have already become familiar to you in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that you were expected to become accustomed to something in the past. It implies that the process of getting used to it should have already happened.

Examples:

  • You should have got used to the noise by now.
  • I thought you would have got used to the new schedule by the end of the week.
  • Sep 28, 2015 ... Sourav Ganguly: Sorry, I'm late but don't you think you should have got used to it by now? Bhagwan ke ghar der hain andher nahi. And you ...
  • 3 days ago ... Sourav Ganguly: Sorry, I'm late but don't you think you should have got used to it by now? Bhagwan ke ghar der hain andher nahi. And you ...

Alternatives:

  • You should be used to it by now
  • You should have become accustomed to it
  • You should have grown accustomed to it
  • You should have adapted to it

You should get used to it

This phrase is correct and is used when suggesting that you need to become accustomed to something in the present or future.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are expected to become accustomed to something in the present or future. It implies that the process of getting used to it should start now or in the near future.

Examples:

  • You should get used to the new software as soon as possible.
  • You should get used to the cold weather if you're going to live here.
  • comp. abb. It may be bad, but you should get used to it. Sorry you don't like it. BGUTI. A: I am so not used to it! B: Better get used to it. See also: better, get, used .
  • Jan 15, 2016 ... The U.S. stock market just tanked again, and you should get used to it. 1.7k. Shares. Share. Tweet. Share. What's This? Ads by Google
  • Oct 16, 2015 ... Also, the mouse is on the heavier side of mice, but you should get used to it. Something you should experiment with is actually adding weights ...
  • Why There Are No Coupons This Weekend – And Why You Should Get Used To It. July 17, 2014 in Coupons In The News —. No Sunday coupons. (NOTE: This ...

Alternatives:

  • You should start getting used to it
  • You should become accustomed to it
  • You should adapt to it
  • You should grow accustomed to it

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