Literal Meaning

You → The second person pronoun shouldn't → Should not have → To possess or hold

Actual Meaning

Can be genuine gratitude OR sarcastic criticism depending on what they did

Context

Response to someone's action, gift, or deed

Examples

• "Unwanted gift: 'You really shouldn't have.' (Translation: I wish you hadn't)"

Tips

• Tone reveals meaning
• Genuine or sarcastic
• Context matters