what did they tell you? vs what have they told you?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'What did they tell you?' is used when asking about a specific past event or conversation. 'What have they told you?' is used when asking about information that has been shared up to the present moment.

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what did they tell you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a specific past event or conversation.

This phrase is used to inquire about information that was shared in the past. It is suitable for asking someone about details from a previous conversation or interaction.

Examples:

What did they tell you about the meeting yesterday?
I'm curious, what did they tell you about the new project?
What did they tell you when you asked about the schedule?

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And what did they tell you?
And what did they tell you?
W... what did they tell you?
What else did they tell you?
What else did they tell you?
What horror stories did they tell you?
OK, but what did they tell you there?
And what did they tell you in England?
What did they tell you to do?
What did they tell you about me?
What did they tell you about the accident?
What did they tell you at home?
Now, what did they tell you in Owsla?
You came into the buy more, when we first met, What did they tell you about me?
What did they tell you of your father?
- What did they tell you it was for?
-What did they tell him?
But what did they tell you... ...when they arrested you?
Did they tell you what happened?
Did they tell you what happened?

Alternatives:

What information did they share with you?
What were you told by them?
What details did they provide you with?

what have they told you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about information that has been shared up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to inquire about information that has been communicated up to the current time. It is suitable for asking someone about ongoing updates or recent conversations.

Examples:

What have they told you about the project so far?
I'm interested, what have they told you about the upcoming changes?
What have they told you about the new policies?

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What have they told you about it?
What have they told you about the woman?
What have they told you about the target?
What else have they told you about me?
Is that what they told you?
- That what they told you?
Is that what they told you?
- Is that what they told you?
Is that what they told you?
ls that what they told you?
Is that what they told you?
For the rubbish they told you?
Have they told you what said?
Have they told the real parents?
Isn't that what they told you?
You care to share what else they told you?
That's what they told you?
That's what they told you?
- Business travelers, that's what they told you?
Is that what they told you?

Alternatives:

What information have they shared with you?
What updates have they given you?
What details have they provided you with?

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