Phrase guide

what has someone done

phrase · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Meaning 1

A method of drawing attention to some changed aspect of a person or thing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • What have you done to the bathroom? It’s spotless. Thanks!
  • What has he done to his hair? I’ve seen bomb sites tidier than that.

Meaning relationships

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Meaning 2

An expression of frustration, irritation or displeasure in the face of careless, negligent or reckless behaviour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • What have you done? You’ve spilt it all over my new shirt!

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Meaning 3

An expression of cynicism or scepticism; frequently when faced with a recurring pattern of mistakes by another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • What has she done this time, officer?
  • “Please, sir—” / “What have you done now, Perkins?”

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Meaning 4

An expression of fear that a person has made a terrible mistake, the true extent of which is beyond comprehension.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Oh god! What have I done? I’ve doomed us all!

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History

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