"could have, would have, should have" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} could have, would have, should have
  1. Expressing regret at something that cannot now be changed. (This stems from expressing that someone could have, would have and/or should have done something) Related terms: woulda, coulda, shoulda
    Sense id: en-could_have,_would_have,_should_have-en-phrase-coFnDZvS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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