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I did what I should do vs I did what I supposed to do

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I did what I should do" refers to one's sense that they did the right or appropriate thing, while "I did what I was supposed to do" refers to fulfilling an obligation or duty. The choice depends on one's intended meaning.

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I did what I should do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express doing the right or appropriate thing.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has done what they believe is the correct or appropriate action in a given situation.

Examples:

I did what I should do and apologized for my mistake.
She did what she should do by reporting the incident to the authorities.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

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Mar 20, 2024 ... As soon as that happened, I did what I should do, texted my manager, told him the situation, said what time I had actually finished, and ...
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Nov 15, 2021 ... Now, she has no last name. So I did what I should do. Bug.
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Feb 23, 2020 ... And... it doesn't export to PDF... So I did what I should do from the beginning : install Virtuabox to run macOS Sierra on Windows. Why ?
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May 19, 2015 ... But today I did what I should do no matter what I feel- prayed anyway. I went to my prayer closet, got down on my knees and began my ...

Alternatives:

I did what was right.
I did what was appropriate.
I did what I needed to do.
I did what was expected of me.
I did what was required.

I did what I supposed to do

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used to convey fulfilling an obligation or duty.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has completed a task or action that they were expected or required to do.

Examples:

I did what I was supposed to do and submitted the report on time.
He did what he was supposed to do by following the instructions.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

May 5, 2024 ... ... I did what I supposed to do. Had to start after her kick that got me to the ground. I just felt like I must finish her and so I did! Thank ...
May 28, 2023 ... I did what I supposed to do, Xfinity did not do what they told me they did. I would certainly hope that you are not willing to loose my ...
Oct 22, 2021 ... I did what I supposed to do to complete her mission, why is she dead? Share Add a Comment.
So, now it is up to you sending me a new FET. I did, what I supposed to do. Regards Farid;.
I did what I supposed to do and that was check the hallways to look for any students or teachers. +. The hallway was clear, so I reported to the cafeteria. I ...
Sep 21, 2023 ... But I did what I supposed to do. I acknowledged my mistake, accepted my responsibility and willing to pay for it. But they didn't care or ...
Jan 14, 2020 ... I feel like I did what I supposed to do with myself. Interviewer: 15:04 So how much do you trust them? Marcia Johnson: 15:06 The state of ...
Sep 1, 2019 ... But I did what I supposed to do. I acknowledged my mistake, accepted my responsibility and willing to pay for it. But they didn't care or ...
I did what I supposed to do. "Sweety are you done?" The nurse asked. "Yes". I gave her the test. She smiled. "Oh my" she said. "What?" Everyone said ...
May 21, 2019 ... But I did what I supposed to do. I acknowledged my mistake, accepted my responsibility and willing to pay for it. But they didn't care or ...

Alternatives:

I did what I was expected to do.
I did what I needed to do.
I did what was required.
I did what I had to do.
I did what was necessary.

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