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Thanks3 Posted 3 years ago
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Shouldn't have to ~?

What's the meaning of "don't have to V " and "shouldn't have to V"?

Are they the same meaning or different?

ex) "I don't have to go there." vs "I shoudn't have to go there."

  

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thanks3 Are they the same meaning or different? Different. g.

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  • thanks3 Are they the same meaning or different?
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  • My doctor cancelled my appointment today because he tested positive for COVID.
  • I don't have to go to his office today.
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thanks3Are they the same meaning or different?

Different.

e.g. My doctor cancelled my appointment today because he tested positive for COVID. I don't have to go to his office today.

A: My car registration expires next month. Do I have to go to the government office downtown to renew it?

B: You shouldn't have to

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thanks3don't have to V

There is no need to V.

thanks3shouldn't have to V

There is an obligation to V, but this obligation should not exist. In this expression there is often the idea that it is unfair that someone is required to V.

We shouldn't have to fill out so many forms just to get a parade permit.

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