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Definition

Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.

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Origins

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".

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In Context

  • "What a lovely vase! You shouldn't have!"
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Related Idioms

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An intensified version of what or huh.

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you name it

All kinds of things; expresses that further examples are unnecessary, …

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you wish

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you knows it

Indicates agreement, approval, encouragement.

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you bet

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