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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Mistake/error (Past)

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if there's a common way to express past mistake or error.
Like, for example:

I did something (I should have done the other thing)

Thanks
  

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Anonymous I was wondering if there's a common way to express past mistake or error. I did something that I shouldn't have done. I made a mistake.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I was wondering if there's a common way to express past mistake or error.
  • I did something that I shouldn't have done.
  • I made a mistake.
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AnonymousI was wondering if there's a common way to express past mistake or error.
I did something that I shouldn't have done.
I made a mistake.
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Would it sound too formal if you say "I have mistakenly done something"?
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AnonymousWould it sound too formal if you say "I have mistakenly done something"?
No, that's OK if you wish.
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