What did I do to you? vs What have I done to you?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'What did I do to you?' is commonly used in spoken English to express a past action that the speaker is curious about. 'What have I done to you?' is more formal and is often used to express a present result or consequence of past actions.

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What did I do to you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English to inquire about a past action.

This phrase is used to ask about a specific action or behavior that the speaker is curious about in the past.

Examples:

What did I do to you to make you so angry?
I'm sorry, what did I do to you?
Can you tell me what did I do to you?
I don't understand, what did I do to you?
Why are you upset? What did I do to you?

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Alternatives:

What have I done to you?
What have I done to upset you?
What have I done to deserve this treatment?
What have I done to make you feel this way?
What have I done to make you angry?

What have I done to you?

This phrase is correct and is more formal, often used to express a present result or consequence of past actions.

This phrase is used to inquire about the impact or consequences of past actions on the present situation or relationship.

Examples:

What have I done to you to deserve this treatment?
I'm sorry, what have I done to upset you?
Can you tell me what have I done to you?
I don't understand, what have I done to you?
Why are you upset? What have I done to you?

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“My people, what have I done to you, And how have I wearied you? Answer Me. Jubilee Bible 2000. O my people, what have I done unto thee? and in what have ...

Alternatives:

What did I do to you?
What did I do to upset you?
What did I do to deserve this treatment?
What did I do to make you feel this way?
What did I do to make you angry?

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