I know it hurt you bad vs I know it did hurt you very badly

Both phrases are correct, but they have different levels of formality and emphasis. "I know it hurt you bad" is more informal and colloquial, while "I know it did hurt you very badly" is more formal and emphasizes the intensity of the hurt. The choice between the two depends on the context and the desired tone of the conversation.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 635 views

I know it hurt you bad

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is informal and colloquial. It is used to acknowledge that someone was hurt.

Examples:

I know it hurt you bad, but I didn't mean to upset you.
She said something that hurt him bad.
It hurt me bad to see him cry.
The accident hurt him bad.
I didn't realize my words would hurt you bad.

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I know it hurts bad, son.
Especially 'cause I know how bad it hurt.
Especially 'cause I know how bad it hurt.
I know how bad that hurts, to feel so stuck.
I know how bad I hurt us, Gem.
You know why it hurt so bad when you guys cheated on me?
And I know it hurt you both.
You know why it hurt so bad when you guys cheated on me? 'Cause it meant you didn't love me.
I know it hurts you to hear this, Kono, but that's what Ian was.
You know you hurt him real bad, Abel.
Nowhere, I just know it hurts you.
I didn't know it hurt you.
And I know when I left you, it hurt you too.
I know it hurts, Django.
But I know it hurts, Duke.
I know it hurts right now.
I know it hurts, Jenny.
I know it hurts, son.
I know it hurts, hanna.
I know it hurts, Mads, but...

Alternatives:

I know it hurt you deeply.
I know it caused you a lot of pain.
I know it affected you greatly.
I know it was very painful for you.
I know it caused you a great deal of distress.

I know it did hurt you very badly

This phrase is correct and more formal, emphasizing the intensity of the hurt.

This phrase is more formal and emphasizes the intensity of the hurt. It is suitable for situations where a more serious tone is required.

Examples:

I know it did hurt you very badly, and I'm truly sorry.
The accident did hurt him very badly.
Her words did hurt him very badly.
The loss of his pet hurt him very badly.
The betrayal hurt her very badly.

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I know how badly Moriarty hurt you, and I was just thinking, I wish that I could fix it for you.
I know how badly he hurt you, and I know how much you loved him.
And I don't know if those mistakes were racism or just human error, but I do know that it hurt you very badly.
I know what Morgan did hurt you.
They say you forget with time how much it did hurt.
And you - I know what Morgan did hurt you, but you saw the way he was behaving.
It did hurt like a "b" word, but I was physically and emotionally prepared.
It did hurt, and it still does, so...
But it did hurt my feelings, and I want you to know that if I die... youdon'tget Joey.
And, yes, it did hurt a little bit.
It's obvious your brother's hurt you very badly.
Or Mr. Walters is going to hurt you very badly.
And I know it hurt you both.
It makes me feel like wanting to hurt you very badly.
I know it hurts you to hear this, Kono, but that's what Ian was.
But I know it was wrong, and I shouldn't have hurt you like that.
Things I know you want to see very badly.
Mr Gao Zhisheng, a Christian human rights lawyer, I know was very badly treated earlier this year.
Yes, I know, but the diggers can only work when the trap's open, and this is holding us up very badly.
I know it seems like I did this on purpose because things aren't resolved between us. I didn't mean to hurt you.

Alternatives:

I know it caused you significant pain.
I know it deeply affected you.
I know it was extremely painful for you.
I know it caused you immense distress.
I know it was a source of great suffering for you.

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I know it hurt you bad vs I know it did hurt you very badly