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what did I do vs what I did

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What did I do?' is a question asking for information about a specific action or event. 'What I did' is a statement that describes a past action or event.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1974 views

what did I do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as a question asking for information about a specific action or event.

This phrase is used when someone wants to know about a specific action or event they are unsure about. It is a question seeking clarification or explanation.

Examples:

  • What did I do to upset you?
  • What did I do wrong?
  • What did I do to deserve this?
  • Please, what did I do?
  • Mamma, what did I do?
  • So what did I do to earn this reputation?
  • No, really, what did I do?
  • So what did I do to incur such wrath?
  • So, what did I do now?
  • So, what did I do to deserve this?
  • Okay, what did I do?
  • I mean, what did I do?
  • Daddy, what did I do?
  • When the Faith Militant seized her and Margaery, what did I do?
  • Okay, what did I do now?
  • Tell me, what did I do?
  • Tyra, what did I do?
  • All right, Pops, what did I do now?
  • And then when she told me there on the steps, what did I do?
  • Look, you guys, please, what did I do?
  • Tell me, what did I do?
  • I mean, what did I do to deserve this?
  • And I said, OK, what did I do?

Alternatives:

  • What have I done?
  • What was my mistake?
  • What action did I take?

what I did

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as a statement describing a past action or event.

This phrase is used to talk about a specific action or event that has already taken place. It is a statement providing information about a past occurrence.

Examples:

  • Let me explain what I did.
  • I can't believe what I did yesterday.
  • She knows what I did last summer.

Alternatives:

  • The action I took
  • My past behavior
  • My previous actions

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