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Definition ought to have (done something) in American English

ought to have (done something) phrase

phrase
1

used when you realize that someone did not do the right thing in the past

Example

You ought to have listened to the warnings.

Example

I know I ought not to have taken the money.

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Definition ought to have (done something) in American English