I HAD a good time vs I was a good time

The correct phrase is 'I had a good time.' The incorrect phrase 'I was a good time' is not used in English. The correct phrase indicates that the speaker enjoyed themselves, while the incorrect phrase does not convey a meaningful message.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I HAD a good time"

This phrase is used to express that the speaker enjoyed themselves during a specific period or event.

Examples:

I had a good time at the party last night.
She had a good time on her vacation.
We had a good time at the concert.
He had a good time playing with his friends.
They had a good time exploring the city.

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

"I was a good time"

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See? I knew Halloween was a good time to meet somebody.
Until yesterday I was having such a good time.
And so after this happened, I decided it was a good time to turn my back on this work.
Then 9/11 happened and I decided it was a good time to get back into public service hunting bad guys.
I should have met Robin at the carousel when she called, but I was having such a good time greasing 12- year-olds.
You said if I wasn't having a good time, I could go home.
It's my day off and I was really having a good time.
I just thought it was a good time for us to plant our flag in Rio.
I was telling Nate what a good time I had with you, but th...
I thought it was a good time to test the waters.
But I was already having a good time with my friends.
It has something to do with this room... when I was a child and good times in it.
I was having a really good time, too, until the assassins stole my pants and tried to kill me.
Actually, I was having a pretty good time in there.
But I was already having a good time with my friends.
you guys were fighting but I was... just having a good time with girls at a bar.
Mary Williams was a good time girl.
Seemed like it was a good time for a little comedy.
Dad decided that was a good time to start drinking.
That was a good time, George.

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I HAD a good time vs I was a good time

"I HAD a good time"

"I was a good time"

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