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Did sex happen? vs Did the sex happen?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Did sex happen?' is a more casual and direct way of asking about the occurrence of a sexual activity. 'Did the sex happen?' is a more formal or specific way of asking the same question, with a focus on a particular instance of sexual activity.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 545 views

Did sex happen?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations to inquire about the occurrence of a sexual activity.

This phrase is a direct and informal way of asking if a sexual activity took place. It is commonly used in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.

Examples:

I heard noises last night. Did sex happen?
Did sex happen at the party last night?
Did sex happen between them?

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Where did the sex that night happen exactly?
God, what did they tell you? Well, Morris said the greatest sex happens when you're in love.
In seven days, sex happens, you win.
What you're proposing is going to increase the likelihood that lots of sex happens outside marriage.
It's about communicating before sex happens.
I think what Baze is trying to say is that the most meaningful sex happens between two people who have known each other for a long time.
"Or not wear because sex happens naked."
Because, you know, that's when they stop talking to you, when the sex happens.
If a tree has sex in the forest and nobody finds out, did it ever really happen?
When did sex get so life-threatening?
When did sex become so complicated?
Hell, you want to have sex with your ex-Husband, Who happens to be our boss, And pretend that it didn't happen?
I was just wondering, in all the Cousin Walter stories and the oral sex stories in Chasing Amy, did those actually happen?
When did sex become a bad thing?
Like how many actors I did sex scenes with?
For hundreds of years, my family was driven out of country after country because they did sex with cattle.
What if something awful should happen?
When we need information, what happens?
Could this ever happen? - it depends on us.
Prosecutor, did something good happen?

Alternatives:

Did they have sex?
Was there any sexual activity?
Did anything intimate occur?

Did the sex happen?

This phrase is correct and can be used in more formal or specific contexts to inquire about a particular instance of sexual activity.

This phrase is a more formal or specific way of asking if a particular sexual activity took place. It can be used in more formal settings or when referring to a specific situation.

Examples:

I'm investigating the case. Did the sex happen as reported?
The article questions whether the sex happened as described.
Did the sex happen in the movie scene?

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Where did the sex that night happen exactly?
Because, you know, that's when they stop talking to you, when the sex happens.
God, what did they tell you? Well, Morris said the greatest sex happens when you're in love.
In seven days, sex happens, you win.
What you're proposing is going to increase the likelihood that lots of sex happens outside marriage.
It's about communicating before sex happens.
I think what Baze is trying to say is that the most meaningful sex happens between two people who have known each other for a long time.
"Or not wear because sex happens naked."
Dad already did the sex talk, mom.
I happen to very good at the sex.
And when did the separation happen?
Don't laugh together against me. I happen to very good at the sex.
Did the last four years not really happen?
How did the Chinese State Agency for Food and Drugs allow this to happen?"
Did the sex continue after the birth of your child?
The rapporteur is convinced that positive changes will not be achieved unless this happens and it is her intention with this report to illuminate an active part of the demand side - the sex industry.
When did the Commission become aware that this was going to happen?
So that means she fits in, but the question is, where did the carjacking happen?
Then why did the sex always end with you yelling,
If a tree has sex in the forest and nobody finds out, did it ever really happen?

Alternatives:

Did that sexual activity occur?
Was the sexual encounter real?
Did the intercourse take place?

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