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Asking “How did it go?” is a common question in American English, used so often in casual and professional settings that it seems like a simple phrase to slip into any chit-chat. However, this complex English idiom has many different uses and possible responses, depending on context —so don’t worry if you feel unclear on the meaning of this tricky question! Fortunately, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on what “how did it go?” means, how to use it, and how to respond to it.
Things You Should Know
- The question “How did it go?” asks about the details of a certain event.
- “How did it go?” has the same meaning as “How was it?” In both questions, the word “it” could be replaced by an event or experience like a meeting or vacation.
- For example, if a friend told you they had an important meeting, you can ask about it by saying, “How did it go?” the next time you see or talk to them.
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- "How did it went?” is not grammatically correct in standard English, so the question is always “How did it go?” This is because “did” changes the verb to its base or infinitive form, which is “go.”Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/VsMdTpa0cwo?t=274
- ↑ https://convoenglish.co/speaking-level-3-how-did-it-go/
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- ↑ https://www.grammarly.com/blog/simple-past/
- ↑ https://www.ef.edu/english-resources/english-grammar/future/
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/sentences/english/go
- ↑ https://convoenglish.co/speaking-level-3-how-did-it-go/
- ↑ https://snaplanguage.io/esl/c-level/writing-skill/c-wtg-003-answering-open-ended-questions-page-0.html
- ↑ https://snaplanguage.io/esl/c-level/writing-skill/c-wtg-003-answering-open-ended-questions-page-0.html
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