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That is what you call vs That is what you called

These are both proper English phrases, but they are not used in exactly the same contexts. 'That is what you call' is used to describe something in general or to make a statement about a common practice. 'That is what you called' is used to refer to a specific past event or action.
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That is what you call

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something in general or to make a statement about a common practice.

This phrase is used to introduce or explain a term, concept, or practice that is commonly known or recognized.

Examples:

  • That is what you call a win-win situation.
  • That is what you call a classic example of irony.
  • Sep 24, 2022 ... Trying to "funnel" text (If that is what you call it). Help! r/photoshop ...
  • Sep 13, 2016 ... now that is what you call cosplay Via TEKKEN EMPEROR. まりくりす かすてっっとるつ やぷ and 1.3K others. 󰤥 1,306. 󰤦 138. 󰤧 303. 󰞣. Show ...
  • Jun 30, 2019 ... 3182 likes, 217 comments - sullyerna on June 30, 2019: "Now that is what you call a str8 up, no bullshit, kick ass rock n roll tour!
  • Nov 14, 2007 ... So, if that is what you call hay, what do you call.... · Go to page · ThomasTank · zigzag · Evadiva1514 · Tinkerbee · Nailed · ThomasTank · catembi.
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... 2843 likes, 74 comments - dominiquetravelsss on October 17, 2024: "Now THAT is what you call a VIEW! #NiagaraFalls #ad There are so many ...
  • Aug 16, 2023 ... Aug 16, 2023 · 󰟠. Timeline photos. That is what you call a bad day! Mayble Smith and 632 others. 󰤥 633. 󰤦 407. 󰤧 48. 󰞣. Show previous comments.
  • Mar 11, 2013 ... Well boys and girls that is what you call "the dunk of the year" by @deandrejordan Best dunk I've ever seen in person. #turnup.
  • Feb 28, 2024 ... What I mean by that is, what you call something may be noted in the manual as an abbreviated menu item and sometimes not. I think it stems ...

That is what you called

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific past event or action.

This phrase is used to recount or refer to something that was previously named or identified by someone.

Examples:

  • That is what you called for when you needed help.
  • That is what you called the best day of your life.
  • Mar 26, 2017 ... If that is what you called “expressive” we are on opposite sides of the fence. That code is not part of a library, it is part of an ...
  • Mar 14, 2011 ... That is what you called line thickness in the OP. It is in the Stroke palette/panel. Both: You can use the dropdown and select values, or insert ...
  • Aug 30, 2023 ... Then set pull_group1_name = membrane (if that is what you called the index group). There's no reason to involve the water and ions in the ...
  • Jul 7, 2018 ... ... that is what you called the target) group. All intents come through here and and need to be handled. Replace the content of the already ...
  • Jun 19, 2012 ... ... that is what you called it)? The code I provided has been checked and works properly. crazyjack12. 2012/6/22. #. use mine dan's ...
  • Jul 27, 2014 ... ... that is what you called “XFCE rescue image”. thanks. _dave. ipfreak July 28, 2014, 11:40pm 13. robin_listas: On 2014-07-27 18:26, ipfreak ...
  • I will tell you of love as that is what you called me for. The love that I taught when on earth is the love that the Father has prepared for all His ...
  • Mar 17, 2017 ... That is what you called Overloading a Method. · You don't declare functions in Java with a keyword function . · Variable names in a function ...

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