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Had had that before vs Had that before

The correct phrase is "had that before." The repetition of "had" in "had had that before" is unnecessary and incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

Had had that before

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English.

The correct phrase is "had that before," which indicates a past experience of having something before.

Alternatives:

  • had that before

Had that before

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you have experienced or encountered something in the past.

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