Dictionary

what has someone done en · X

Meanings

1. A method of drawing attention to some changed aspect of a person or thing.
   • What has he done to his hair? I’ve seen bomb sites tidier than that.
   • What have you done to the bathroom? It’s spotless. Thanks!
2. An expression of frustration, irritation or displeasure in the face of careless, negligent or reckless behaviour.
   • What have you done? You’ve spilt it all over my new shirt!
3. An expression of cynicism or scepticism; frequently when faced with a recurring pattern of mistakes by another.
   • What has she done this time, officer?
   • “Please, sir—” / “What have you done now, Perkins?”
4. An expression of fear that a person has made a terrible mistake, the true extent of which is beyond comprehension.
   • Oh god! What have I done? I’ve doomed us all!