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How many beers have you had vs How many beers did you have

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "How many beers have you had?" is used when asking about a period of time that includes the present, while "How many beers did you have?" is used when asking about a specific past event.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 10458 views

How many beers have you had

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a period of time that includes the present.

This phrase is used to inquire about the total number of beers someone has consumed up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • How many beers have you had since we arrived?
  • How many beers have you had today?
  • Bouncer- how many beers have you had? Jake- I have ID Bouncer- How many beers have you had? Jake- I'm nineteen. Bouncer- Leave your Wasty Pants.
  • Dec 31, 2015 ... A major issue facing the growth of beer is poor quality: how many beers have you had this year which have diacetyl or unwanted esters or ...
  • Mike said, "Ray, how many beers have you had?" I said, "No, Mike, I want to fight him. I can beat this guy. I can box this guy." No one believed it. The only person ...
  • May 29, 2001 ... "So, how many beers have you had?" Dhayer asks. "I have no idea," Paul says. The problem has become so prevalent in Geauga County that ...

Alternatives:

  • How many beers have you drunk?
  • How many beers have you consumed?

How many beers did you have

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a specific past event.

This phrase is used to ask about the number of beers someone consumed at a particular point in the past.

Examples:

  • How many beers did you have at the party last night?
  • How many beers did you have with dinner?
  • Feb 11, 2014 ... First off -- how many beers did you have today? Fine. And yesterday? The day before? When was the last 36-hour period in which you did not ...
  • Feb 6, 2015 ... How many beers did you have? Hmmm...half a dozen (meaning 7 or more). How many times did you win on the horses? Hmmm...half a dozen ...
  • Apr 21, 2015 ... Top comments; Newest first. Doug197525333 months ago. how many beers did you have before making this video?. Read more. Show less.
  • Apr 20, 2015 ... How many beers did you have last night? Sam: "Zero pints!" "Zero pints? Are you trying to trick me? Did you have a 'yard' of beer?" Sam: "No!

Alternatives:

  • How many beers did you drink?
  • How many beers did you consume?

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