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you can have done it vs you could have done it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You can have done it' implies the ability to do something in the past, while 'You could have done it' suggests a possibility or opportunity that was missed in the past.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 962 views

you can have done it

This phrase is correct and implies the ability to do something in the past.

This phrase is used to express the idea that someone had the ability or permission to do something in the past.
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Alternatives:

  • You were able to do it
  • You had the capability to do it

you could have done it

This phrase is correct and suggests a possibility or opportunity that was missed in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone had the possibility or opportunity to do something in the past but did not do it.
  • Just... Perhaps you could have done it a few years ago, and you wouldn't be quite so out of step with your generation.
  • You could have done it today and you haven't.
  • You could have done it in this time.
  • I never thought you could have done it.
  • There was a time you could have done it.
  • I also have a bunch of campers who all believe you could have done it.
  • And you could have done it if you weren't such a pathetic coward.
  • Is it possible you could have done it?
  • Do you really think that you could have done it?
  • You could have done it three years ago.
  • You could have done it, while i was sleeping.
  • You could have done it many years ago.
  • You could have done it, while I was sleeping.
  • You could have done it when no-one was looking.

Alternatives:

  • You had the chance to do it
  • You were able to do it but didn't

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