# should on

> English word · Verb

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/should-on