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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
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Meaning: It is of no use to dwell on what should have (shoulda), could have (coulda) or would have (woulda) happened/been done. Said as an attempt to shorten a discussion that focusses on the past, thus providing no solution to an actual problem.
A
There is no use for shoulda, woulda, coulda discussions. We simply need to get on our feet and go out to seek solutions.
别这个那个地解释了,没用!我们需要的是立刻行动,去寻找解决方法。
B
I am really fed up with his shoulda, woulda, coulda. Can he just for once come up with an applicable plan?
对他的各种解释和假设,我实在是受不了了,他能不能想出一个行之有效的方案,哪怕是一次?
C
We can sit here all day and worry about shoulda, coulda, woulda, but in the end I made the decisions I made.
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