Usages of нет бы
Нет бы нам совещаться, мы сразу нажали сигнальную кнопку.
We should have conferred, but we pressed the buzzer immediately.
Нет бы ему прочитать формулировку вопроса, он выкрикнул ответ.
He should have read the wording, but he shouted out the answer.
Нет бы выбрать блиц-раунд, они выбрали вопрос с подвохом.
They should have chosen the lightning round, but they chose the trick question.
Нет бы проверить бланк ответов — мы ошиблись.
We should have checked the answer sheet; we made a mistake.
Нет бы ей использовать мебельный чехол — она поцарапала стол.
She should have used the furniture cover; she scratched the table.
Нет бы мне измерить дверной проём — шкаф не поместился.
I should have measured the doorway; the wardrobe did not fit.
Нет бы нам проверить номер этажа — мы приехали не туда.
We should have checked the floor number; we arrived at the wrong place.
Нет бы тебе прикрепить наклейку «Хрупкое» — её забыли.
You should have attached the fragile label; it was forgotten.
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