You should've seen my face vs You must have seen my face

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'You should've seen my face' implies that the speaker thinks it would have been amusing or interesting for the listener to see their reaction. On the other hand, 'You must have seen my face' suggests that the speaker believes it is highly likely that the listener saw their expression.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 4316 views

You should've seen my face

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker believes it would have been amusing or interesting for the listener to see their facial expression in a past situation.

Examples:

You should've seen my face when I found out I won the lottery!
You should've seen my face when I saw the surprise party they threw for me.

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You should've seen my secretary's face.
You should've seen my advisor's face.
You should've seen your face, Jesus, totally priceless.
You should've seen your face when you thought I was smart.
No, you should've seen his face.
You should've seen Michael's face.
You should've seen Turnbill's face when you didn't show.
Knockoff suit has already seen my face.
Besides, he's seen my face.
Not many people have seen my face and lived.
[Scoffs] You should've seen their faces when I handed them that cd of me singin' in church like it was a real demo...
You should've seen her face when I left her at the door.
You should've seen his face!
You should've seen your face!
And the roof wasn't straight, but you should've seen his face.
You should've seen Molly's face when I made her cut up that credit card.
You should've seen Billy's face when he opened that lunch pail.
Golly, you should've seen carl's face When he found out we were going to the bulls game.
You should've seen Vic's face when I walked in.
I wish I could, but he's seen my face.

Alternatives:

You should have seen my face
You would have loved to see my face

You must have seen my face

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the speaker's belief that it is highly likely that the listener saw their facial expression in a past situation.

Examples:

You must have seen my face when I realized I forgot my wallet.
You must have seen my face when I heard the news.

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Not many people have seen my face and lived.
You must have seen their faces, known their names.
I must have seen your face hundreds of times.
I told him he must have seen her face on TV or something, but I think he still may be glitchy.
Knockoff suit has already seen my face.
Besides, he's seen my face.
You would have seen my face on the telly Fat hungry belly Flies in my eyes, head too big for my size
I wish I could, but he's seen my face.
If they had seen my face, it'd already be out.
The trouble is, you've seen my face and I've just changed.
And if for some reason the Fuentes brothers show up tonight, then they've already seen my face, so I'm useless.
Yet calavius has seen my face!
You should have seen my friends' faces.
Because you've seen my face, and I don't like you.
...since you've seen my face?
I hold no love for old loyalties, yet Calavius has seen my face!
You know what? I totally would, except I've already been there, they've seen my face, they know I'm Five-O.
They know they've seen my face, but they can't place it.
He's seen my face, too?
Nobody seen my face so I leave without a trace...

Alternatives:

You probably saw my face
You likely saw my face

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You should've seen my face vs You must have seen my face