you shouldn't have en · X
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Abbreviated from full sentence with verb, such as "you shouldn't have gone through all that trouble" or "you shouldn't have spent so much money".
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.
What a lovely vase! You shouldn't have!
Translations (8)
fi sinun ei olisi tarvinnut (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · es no era necesario (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · es no era preciso (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · fr il ne fallait pas (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · hu igazán nem kellett volna (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · cmn 你太客氣了 /你太客气了 (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · pt não precisava (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity) · es no tener por qué (used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity)