"should on" meaning in English

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Verb

Etymology: Attributed to Albert Ellis (1913–2007), American psychologist and psychotherapist. Perhaps supposed to evoke shit on. Etymology templates: {{m|en|shit on}} shit on Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} should on
  1. (informal) To impose judgment on (oneself or others) by telling them what they should do. Wikipedia link: Albert Ellis Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-should_on-en-verb-evJu30CI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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