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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.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 692 views

I HAD a good time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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.

I was a good time

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

  • 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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