I hope you had a great weekend vs I hope you have had a great weekend

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I hope you had a great weekend' is commonly used when you are speaking to someone after the weekend has passed. 'I hope you have had a great weekend' is used when you are speaking to someone during the weekend or shortly after the weekend, emphasizing that you hope their weekend has been enjoyable.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used when speaking to someone after the weekend has passed.

"I hope you had a great weekend"

This phrase is used when you want to express your hope that someone had a great weekend after the weekend has already taken place.

Examples:

I hope you had a great weekend. Did you do anything fun?

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Last updated: October 30, 2024

Sep 14, 2020 ... You can remove "have" and just use, "I hope you had a great weekend." The meaning is the same but without the "have" it sounds a little more natural.
Mar 1, 2024 ... Using the phrase “I hope you had a great weekend” in a professional setting is generally considered professional, formal or informal depending ...
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6795 likes, 487 comments - anouk on July 14, 2024: "Good morning, I hope you had a great weekend ❣️ Live: Everything You Are Will Be Lost @northseajazz ...
I hope you had a great weekend. I took my wife on a date to the Keith Urban concert. He sure put on a great show. The lady in front of us danced nonstop...
Jun 27, 2022 ... 4599 likes, 103 comments - mattwilpers on June 27, 2022: "Team, I hope you had a great weekend and found some time to relax.
Jul 29, 2024 ... UPDATED SCHEDULE: Hi, Friends! I hope you had a great weekend! Check out when and where you can find me this week: 7/31: #ITKWD, ...
Aug 28, 2015 ... I hope you had a great weekend. Why do you care about how I'm feeling? You don't know me, and I don't know you. We don't know each other at ...
Thanks for the tag @DianaGomez! Hi @MHomere, I hope you had a great weekend. I agree, putting both of those in a single report may not be possible My inital ...

Alternatives:

I hope you enjoyed your weekend.
I hope your weekend was great.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when speaking to someone during the weekend or shortly after the weekend.

"I hope you have had a great weekend"

This phrase is used when you want to express your hope that someone has had a great weekend while the weekend is still ongoing or has just ended.

Examples:

I hope you have had a great weekend so far. What have you been up to?

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I hope you have had a great weekend
I hope you have not many sins left to be forgiven.
I hope you have not grown too fond of the subject.
I hope you have plenty of wine, Maria.
I hope you haven't been watching me.
I hope you have performed your duties.
I hope you have a steady hand.
I hope you have time for a bite to eat.
I hope you have not seen talking to him.
I hope you have no such intention.
I hope you have a car.
Lieutenant Thrace, I hope you have that Arrow handy.
And I hope you have more to offer than brotherly love, Agent McGee.
I hope you have your obolus.
I hope you have no intentions of leaving town, Miss Quinn.
Duck, I hope you have money.
I hope you haven't killed him.
So, Dean... I hope you have a plan.
So I hope you have sharpened your political skills.
Well, I hope you have fun.
I hope you have nine lives.

Alternatives:

I hope you are having a great weekend.
I hope your weekend has been fantastic.

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