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i did a while ago vs a while ago i did

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to give to the time frame or the action. 'I did a while ago' emphasizes the action, while 'A while ago I did' emphasizes the time frame.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 8065 views

i did a while ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the action that was done in the past, with 'a while ago' providing the time frame.

Examples:

  • I did a while ago what you asked me to do.
  • Something I did a while ago - cover art for Hexed #1, featuring the devilish main gal Lucifer. Commissioned by Boom! Studios! #illustration · #hexed · #I REALIZE  ...
  • May 6, 2015 ... ... aznegglover[SoopaTomato] (NA) ...and 14 more ». 57. 58. 59. A sketch of Bunny I did a while ago (self.leagueoflegends). submitted 12 days ...
  • May 6, 2015 ... Piece i did a while ago, decided to hang it up. What do you guys think? (imgur. com). submitted 2 days ago by Fuckboisie · 2 comments; share ...
  • May 5, 2015 ... Embed; Block user or report. A little something I did a while ago #hiddentalent # destinychildsemotions #popularpage #FirstVideoOnVine. 0. 1.

Alternatives:

  • I did something a while ago.

a while ago i did

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the time frame in the past, with 'I did' following to indicate the action.

Examples:

  • A while ago I did mention it to him.
  • May 12, 2015 ... A while ago I did the styling for a fashionshoot which I can finally show to you all! The theme of the shoot was oversized. We wanted to shoot ...
  • 4 days ago ... A while ago I did a comparison between C and Rust to start learning the language and also to check out the relative performance between the ...
  • Feb 20, 2015 ... A while ago I did a post all about creating a skincare routine and what products to use, which can be found here. As a base, I think that a good ...
  • Dec 16, 2014 ... A while ago I did some rage tweeting about job ads. Here is a list of helpful things people sent me to read then and since: ...

Alternatives:

  • I did mention it to him a while ago.

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