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they did it vs They've done it

Both "they did it" and "they've done it" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They did it" is used to talk about a completed action in the past, while "they've done it" is used to emphasize the result of an action that has just been completed.

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they did it

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a completed action in the past.

Use "they did it" to refer to an action that was completed in the past. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

They did it yesterday.
I can't believe they did it without any help.

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Alternatives:

They completed the task.
They finished it.

They've done it

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the result of an action that has just been completed.

Use "they've done it" to emphasize the result of an action that has just been completed. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

They've done it at last!
I can't believe they've done it so quickly.

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"I don't know, but they did it. They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do it—seems that only children weep. Good night.
Nov 19, 2015 ... What did Atticus mean When he says, "They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do it - seems that only ...
They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do it--seems that only children weep.” ― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird.
They've done it before & they did it tonight & they'll do it again & when they do it--- seems that only children weep.” ― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird.

Alternatives:

They have completed the task.
They have finished it.

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