would have, could have, should have

would have, could have, should have

Used to dismiss one's or someone else's regrets or worries about past actions or the lack thereof. (Often shortened as "would've, could've, should've.") I wish I had given myself an extra day off before going back to work after my vacation. Oh well—would have, could have, should have. A: "Should I have said more during that presentation?" B: "Eh, would've, could've, should've. It's over now, so there's nothing more you can do."
See also: could, have, should
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  • could have, would have, should have
  • should have, could have, would have
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  • would have, should have, could have
  • could of, should of, would of
  • could of, would of, should of
  • empathize
  • empathize with
  • empathize with (someone or something)