you shouldn't have

Meaning

Phrase

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

Origin

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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