I should hope so/not

phrase

Used to express agreement or assurance, often in response to doubt or skepticism from the listener.

'Will it be done by tomorrow?' 'I should hope so.'

Often appears as...

'will it be done on time?'
'are you sure about it?'

phrase

Used sarcastically to signify that something is obvious or highly likely.

'Is water wet?' 'I should hope so.'

Often appears as...

'is the sky blue?'
'do dogs bark?'

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

phrase

Used to express strong disagreement or incredulity.

'Do you think he'll forgive me?' 'I should hope not!'

Often appears as...

'will he come back to you?'
'is he going to apologize?'

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

Used to express agreement or assurance, often in response to doubt or skepticism from the listener.

'Will it be done by tomorrow?' 'I should hope so.'

Often appears as...

'will it be done on time?'
'are you sure about it?'

phrase

Used sarcastically to signify that something is obvious or highly likely.

'Is water wet?' 'I should hope so.'

Often appears as...

'is the sky blue?'
'do dogs bark?'

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

phrase

Used to express strong disagreement or incredulity.

'Do you think he'll forgive me?' 'I should hope not!'

Often appears as...

'will he come back to you?'
'is he going to apologize?'

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3

Visual representation of "I should hope so/not"

Pro Tip 1/3

Expectation Assurance

Used when you believe something should certainly happen, without a doubt.

'This printer will work now, right?' 'I should hope so.'

Pro Tip 2/3

Subtle Force

It implies a strong expectation, almost as if you're insisting on the outcome.

'Your brother will pay back the money?' 'I should hope so.'

Pro Tip 3/3

Mild Frustration

Can carry a tone of mild irritation or frustration when the outcome is expected but not yet seen.

'Has he cleaned his room yet?' 'I should hope so, after all the nagging.'

Pro Tip 1/3

Expectation Assurance

Used when you believe something should certainly happen, without a doubt.

'This printer will work now, right?' 'I should hope so.'

Pro Tip 2/3

Subtle Force

It implies a strong expectation, almost as if you're insisting on the outcome.

'Your brother will pay back the money?' 'I should hope so.'

Pro Tip 3/3

Mild Frustration

Can carry a tone of mild irritation or frustration when the outcome is expected but not yet seen.

'Has he cleaned his room yet?' 'I should hope so, after all the nagging.'

Pro Tip 1/3

Expectation Assurance

Used when you believe something should certainly happen, without a doubt.

'This printer will work now, right?' 'I should hope so.'

Pro Tip 2/3

Subtle Force

It implies a strong expectation, almost as if you're insisting on the outcome.

'Your brother will pay back the money?' 'I should hope so.'

Pro Tip 3/3

Mild Frustration

Can carry a tone of mild irritation or frustration when the outcome is expected but not yet seen.

'Has he cleaned his room yet?' 'I should hope so, after all the nagging.'

Visual representation of the word "I should hope so/not"

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