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I can do it vs I did it

The phrases 'I can do it' and 'I did it' have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'I can do it' expresses ability or possibility to do something in the present or future, while 'I did it' indicates that something has already been completed in the past.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1212 views

I can do it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express ability or possibility to do something in the present or future.

This phrase is used to convey that someone has the capability or opportunity to accomplish a task or goal. It is often used to provide encouragement or express confidence.

Examples:

I can do it if I try.
She can do it better than anyone else.
We can do it together.
Can you do it by yourself?
They can do it if they believe in themselves.

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"If I can do it I will do it, if I can't, I can't": a study of adaptive self-regulatory strategies following lower limb amputation · Authors · Affiliation.

Alternatives:

I am able to do it.
I have the ability to do it.
I am capable of doing it.
I have the potential to do it.
I am confident I can do it.

I did it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something has already been completed in the past.

This phrase is used to communicate that a specific action or task has been finished or accomplished in the past. It is often used to report a completed task or achievement.

Examples:

I did it yesterday.
She did it before anyone else.
We did it together as a team.
Did you do it on your own?
They did it despite the challenges.

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Everyone here says I did it.
I did it for our daughter.
Miss Teschmacher, I did it.
I know, because I did it.
I did it for the gang...
I did it in your interest, sir.
I did it for you, Francesca.
I did it because I was frightened.
I did it for that little girl.
I did it for you, Horse.
I did it for a very long time.
I did it for selfish reasons, Simon.
I did it just out of interest.
Must think I did it on purpose.
I did it only for food.
I did it on their behalf.
I did it with a razor blade and charcoal.
I did it on behalf of my brother.
I did it to cut through red tape.
It happened so fast I did it without thinking.

Alternatives:

I have completed it.
I finished it.
I accomplished it.
I succeeded in doing it.
I managed to do it.

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