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What you did is vs What you did was

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What you did is' is used when you want to emphasize the action or the result of the action. 'What you did was' is used when you want to focus on the action itself. The choice between 'is' and 'was' depends on the emphasis you want to give in the sentence.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1849 views

What you did is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the action or the result of the action. It is often followed by a description or explanation of the action.

Examples:

What you did is truly remarkable.
What you did is beyond my expectations.
What you did is greatly appreciated.

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What you did is devote your life to raising Carl.
What you did is, you took her for a nap... in a very odd location
What you did is insubordination, borderline treason.
Look, I know we're family, But what you did is unforgivable.
I mean, what you did is just incredible.
Thought you'd impress daddy by saving money, and what you did is destroy his business.
I admire your passion, Stella, but what you did is reckless.
But, you, on the other hand... what you did is inexcusable.
You saying that because I'm a 4400, what you did is okay.
Okay, so you understand that what you did is basically like kidnapping a baby, okay?
What you did is totally unacceptable.
What you did is re-indexed a few miles of DNA.
What you did is more than that.
What you did is a way to fix the fight without the fighters knowledge.
What you did is you figured out how to do it later.
What you did is not your fault.
- What you did is priceless!
What you did is not only inappropriate... (meredith) derek -
I think what you did is beautiful.
(Kaufman) And you - what you did is worse.

Alternatives:

what you did was
what you did has been
what you did has resulted in
what you did has caused
what you did has led to

What you did was

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to focus on the action itself. It is often followed by a specific action or event.

Examples:

What you did was amazing.
What you did was unexpected.
What you did was wrong.

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Everybody thinks what you did was amazing.
What you did was flat-Out vicious.
What you did was so obnoxious.
What you did was dangerous and inappropriate.
What you did was completely inappropriate and unacceptable.
What you did was unbelievably selfish.
What you did was utterly irresponsible and incredibly dangerous.
- What you did was inexcusable...
What you did was overboard, Rusty.
What you did was basically murder.
What you did was very traumatic for Foofa.
What you did was take my place.
What you did was bad, Rachel.
What you did was worse than murder.
What you did was not okay.
What you did was misguided and irresponsible, but it was also nice.
What you did was against the law.
What you did was a lie, mate.
What you did was a great sin.
What you did was an incredibly brave thing.

Alternatives:

what you did is
what you did has been
what you did has resulted in
what you did has caused
what you did has led to

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