what has someone done
The phrase 'what has someone done' is a versatile idiom often used to inquire about actions, changes, or to express surprise and frustration.
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Definition
B1General Inquiry
(common)Used to ask about the actions or activities someone has completed.
Example
- What has he done to improve the project?
- Can you tell me what she has done today?
B1Notable Change
(common)Used to inquire about a noticeable change in someone or something.
Example
- What has she done to her hair?
- What has he done to the garden?
B1Locating Items
(informal)Used to ask where someone has placed or what they have done with an item.
Example
- What has she done with my keys?
- What has he done with the documents?
B2Surprise or Shock
(informal)Used to express surprise or shock at someone's actions or the state of something.
Example
- What has he done now?
- What has she done to the room?
B2Understanding Actions
(common)Used to ask about someone's behavior or actions, especially if they are unusual or unexpected.
Example
- What has he done to make you so upset?
- What has she done to cause this problem?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "what has someone done":