English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what did you do to them" Mean?
Learn what "what did you do to them" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
What did you do to them?
This asks who is responsible for harming or mistreating other people.
From Collateral Hearts, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone sees signs that another person may have hurt or taken control of a group of people and demands an explanation.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you strongly suspect someone has hurt or controlled others. It sounds accusatory and intense, so it is not polite.
Better ways to say it
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What did you do to them?
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What have you done to them?
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What did you do?
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