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have you gone mad vs had your diner

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they have different meanings. 'Have you gone mad?' is a common expression used to ask if someone is acting irrationally or strangely. 'Had your dinner?' is a question about whether someone has already eaten their evening meal. They are used in different contexts and cannot be interchanged.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 747 views

have you gone mad

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone is behaving irrationally or strangely.

This phrase is used to question someone's sanity or behavior, often in a playful or joking manner.

Examples:

  • Have you gone mad? Why would you do that?
  • I think he has gone mad with power.
  • Have you gone mad with all these crazy ideas?
  • Have you gone mad, or are you just joking?
  • She asked him, 'Have you gone mad?'
  • Have you gone mad with this easy life?
  • Have you gone mad like everyone else in this town?
  • I am sorry, I do understand frustration, but my thoughts were: have you gone mad?
  • - Have you gone mad!?
  • Beautiful Virgin! - Have you gone mad?
  • - Have you gone mad, Janos?
  • Have you gone mad, my sane husband?

had your diner

This phrase is incorrect. 'Diner' refers to a person who is eating a meal, not the meal itself. The correct phrase should be 'Had your dinner?' to inquire if someone has already eaten their evening meal.

  • Somebody attacked your diner right after we left it.
  • The inspector harassed your diner to benefit his friend's restaurant.
  • We need to commandeer your diner for a national emergency.
  • One of your diners owes me some answers.
  • This will work out way better than your diner idea.
  • You even burned down your diner just because you wanted to see me again.
  • You serve Japanese food at your diner?
  • But it's from your diner... Besides, I really enjoyed it.
  • I just love what you've done with your diner, darling.
  • Why do you call your diner The Sawmill?
  • After all, it'll make the street in front of your diner that much safer.
  • If it was someone else, why did they send the invoice to your diner?
  • Even though I'm a firm believer in the free market, and your failure as a businessman is ultimately to blame, it's still a travesty your diner is closing.
  • We're waitresses nearby at the Williamsburg diner.
  • - At the Be Brite Diner.
  • Diner lights flashing pink on your skin.
  • No toilet paper, diner napkins.
  • Witnesses saw them together at the diner.
  • I always wanted a through-kitchen diner.
  • The diner hostess opened right up.

Alternatives:

  • Had your dinner?
  • Have you had dinner?
  • Did you eat dinner?
  • Have you eaten yet?
  • Have you had your evening meal?

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