I did the same vs I did the same thing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I did the same' is a more general statement, while 'I did the same thing' is more specific and emphasizes the action or object being referred to.

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I did the same

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express doing something in a similar way or manner.

This phrase is used to indicate that you performed an action or behaved in a similar manner to someone else.

Examples:

She bought a new car, and I did the same.
I followed the recipe, and I did the same with the cake.
He went to the concert, and I did the same.
They decided to take a break, and I did the same.
She chose the blue dress, and I did the same.

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You know, I did the same thing.
I did the same thing earlier.
I did the same thing when my dad died.
You know, he gets that from me. I did the same thing when my dad died.
I did the same in my report.
I did the same thing with the two of you.
I did the same thing in the AAU.
I did the same thing months ago.
Then I did the same thing as...
I did the same thing with Liam and Neil.
I did the same thing after my divorce.
When I was younger, I did the same thing.
I did the same thing for all nine.
I know because I did the same thing... in other cities under different names.
I did the same thing last year for my parents for Christmas, - and it went over like gangbusters.
When I went to Budapest, I did the same thing.
I did the same thing and I wound up working for Mr. Anderson.
I did the same thing last year, also with inexpensive off-color yarn.
I lived in my world art imaginary in Aberdeen and I did the same to Olympia.
I did the same thing - punished the old man 'cause he was gone.

Alternatives:

I did the same thing
I did the same as you
I did the same as last time
I did the same as before
I did the same action

I did the same thing

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to specify the particular action or object that was done in a similar manner.

This phrase is used when you want to be more specific about the action or object that was done in the same way as someone else.

Examples:

She ordered pizza, and I did the same thing.
He watched a movie, and I did the same thing.
They went for a walk, and I did the same thing.
I cooked dinner, and I did the same thing.
She read a book, and I did the same thing.

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You know, I did the same thing.
I did the same thing earlier.
I did the same thing with Rita.
I ask because I did the same thing, see.
When I was little girl, I did the same thing.
I did the same thing with this girl once.
I did the same thing with the two of you.
I did the same thing in the AAU.
I did the same thing months ago.
Then I did the same thing as...
I did the same thing with Liam and Neil.
I did the same thing after my divorce.
I did the same thing with Stu.
I did the same thing to Margaret.
When I was younger, I did the same thing.
I did the same thing for all nine.
I know because I did the same thing... in other cities under different names.
I did the same thing last year for my parents for Christmas, - and it went over like gangbusters.
That's so funny. I did the same thing for Luke.
When I went to Budapest, I did the same thing.

Alternatives:

I did the same
I did the identical thing
I did the exact same thing
I did the very same thing
I did the same action

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