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You did a good job today vs You done a good job today

'You did a good job today' is the proper English phrasing. 'Done' is the past participle of 'do,' which is used with auxiliary verbs like 'have' (e.g., 'have done'). In this case, 'did' is the correct past tense form of 'do.'
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You did a good job today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express that someone performed well on a particular day. 'Did' is the past tense form of 'do' in this context.
  • You did a good job today.
  • You did a good job today.
  • You did a good job today, and it was not easy.
  • Brandon, you did a good job today, man.
  • You did a good job today. Thanks.
  • You did a good job today.
  • You did a good job here today.
  • You did a really good job today.
  • You, you and you, y'all did a good job today.
  • Sam said everyone did a good job today.
  • It means we did a good job today.
  • The day was ok so far, I just wish my colleagues had been a little more keen. I did a good job today. I am among the few certified tradesmen and I have good leadership skills.
  • You've done a good job today.
  • After the test Premat said: "It was really exciting to drive a Formula 1 car for the first time. I think we did a good job today by covering 82 laps."
  • I think Parliament has done a good job today for Europe's consumers, but I focus particularly on one issue and one amendment.
  • Good job today with the scarf.
  • Good job today. That's all I wanted to say.
  • I just wanted to say good job today.
  • Good job today... you're really getting the hang of that act.
  • The Team made a good job today after the crash and I have a good feeling on the bike for the race tomorrow.

You done a good job today

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

Avoid using 'done' as the past tense of 'do' in this context. Stick to 'did' as the correct past tense form.
  • You've done a good job today.
  • I think Parliament has done a good job today for Europe's consumers, but I focus particularly on one issue and one amendment.
  • Although the hour is late, we now need the words to be turned into action and the authors have done a good job for us today.
  • You done a good job with them, man.
  • Today, I can say that you and your Presidency have done a good job.
  • Sam said everyone did a good job today.
  • It means we did a good job today.
  • Brandon, you did a good job today, man.
  • You did a good job today.
  • You did a good job today.
  • Mother mayterhas done a good job spreading stories for generations.
  • You did a good job today, and it was not easy.
  • You've done a good job, Nick.
  • Your brother has done a good job.
  • You've done a good job, Leo.
  • You've done a good job here, Debbie.
  • Done a good job on this garden.
  • You've done a good job, Malky.
  • It is true, the British presidency has done a good job.
  • I think we have done a good job.

Alternatives:

  • you did a good job today
  • you have done a good job today
  • you have done well today
  • you performed well today
  • you excelled today

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