English Explanatory Dictionary

should on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To impose judgment on (oneself or others) by telling them what they should do.

Word forms

should on shoulds on shoulding on shoulded on

Etymology

Attributed to Albert Ellis (1913–2007), American psychologist and psychotherapist; perhaps intended to evoke shit on.

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