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he did a good job vs he had done agood job

The correct phrase is "he did a good job." The use of the past simple tense "did" is appropriate when referring to a completed action in the past. This phrase is commonly used in English to praise someone for their work.
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Last updated: July 20, 2024

he did a good job

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to praise someone for performing well in a task or job. It refers to a completed action in the past.

Examples:

  • He did a good job on the project.
  • She did a good job organizing the event.
  • They did a good job cleaning the house.
  • The team did a good job winning the game.
  • I did a good job preparing for the presentation.

he had done agood job

This phrase is not correct in this context. The use of "had done" implies a past perfect tense, which is not suitable for this situation.


Alternatives:

  • he had done well
  • he had done a great job
  • he had done an excellent job
  • he had done a fantastic job
  • he had done a wonderful job

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