We use should have + past participle to talk about actions we regret. To regret is to feel bad about something that happened or did not happen in the past. 

Examples with verbs:

- I got really cold last night, I should have taken a sweater with me.

- I should have drunk my coffee this morning.

- He should have studied for the exam.

- I regret saying it now. I should have kept my mouth shut. I wish I hadn’t said anything!”

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