I got most of it did (done) yesterday

"Got it did" sounds like casual speech but is nonstandard. When you mean a task was completed, English normally uses a past participle after get/got: "got it done," "got it fixed," "got it written."

Quick answer: what to use instead of "got it did"

Use "got it done" (or another past participle) for a completed result. Use the past simple (I did it) when you mean you personally performed the action.

• "I got most of it done yesterday." (correct)
• If you personally completed it: "I did most of it yesterday."
• More formal: "I had it done" or "I completed it."

Core explanation: why "got it did" is wrong

Get/got plus a verb generally requires the past participle to show a completed result (a passive or causative sense). "Did" is the simple past, not the past participle. Saying "I got it did" mixes the causative construction with the wrong verb form.

Compare forms and meanings:

• Got it done = result/completed (passive/casual causative).
• I did it = the subject performed the action.
• I got someone to do it = you caused another person to perform the action.

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence, not just the fragment. Swap in a past participle like "completed" to see if the meaning holds.

Real usage: workplace, school, casual examples

Work

• "I got the report done before the meeting." (result)
• "We got the migration finished by Friday." (result arranged or completed)
• "I had IT get the server patched." (causative)

School

• "She got her essay revised after the peer review."
• "I got most of the readings done over the weekend."
• "He got the lab results printed for class."

Casual

• "I got the bike fixed yesterday."
• "We got dinner ordered while you were stuck in traffic."
• "I did my part, and then I got it cleaned up."

Wrong vs right examples you can copy

Six pairs you can paste or memorize-each wrong line shows the common mistake, followed by a correct rewrite.

• Wrong: "I got it did before noon."
• Right: "I got it done before noon."
• Wrong: "She got the memo wrote yesterday."
• Right: "She got the memo written yesterday."
• Wrong: "They got the presentation prepare last night."
• Right: "They got the presentation prepared last night."
• Wrong: "We got the car wash did on Saturday."
• Right: "We got the car washed on Saturday."
• Wrong: "He got the form fill out already."
• Right: "He got the form filled out already."
• Wrong: "I got the code wrote for the feature."
• Right: "I got the code written for the feature."

How to fix your own sentence (quick rewrite templates)

Don't just swap words-check tone and clarity after the fix. These templates cover the most common needs.

• Result (passive/causative): "got + past participle" → "I got it done" / "They got the system updated."
• Personal action: use past simple → "I did it" / "She completed it."
• Arrange someone else: "got someone to + base verb" → "I got Mark to review it."

Three quick rewrites:

• Original: "This plan is got it did if everyone helps."
  Rewrite: "This plan will get done if everyone helps" or "This plan will succeed if everyone helps."
• Original: "The assignment feels got it did now."
  Rewrite: "The assignment feels mostly done now."
• Original: "Is that got it did this afternoon?"
  Rewrite: "Will that get done this afternoon?"

A simple memory trick

Link the form to meaning: picture "done" as the stamp that marks completion. If you can ask "Is it completed?" and answer "yes," use a past participle: "got it done."

• If it indicates completion, think "done/finished/paid"-use the past participle.
• If it describes the actor, use past simple: "I did it."
• Search your drafts for "got" followed by a bare past tense (did, wrote) and correct them in bulk.

Similar mistakes to watch for

Once one form slips, nearby problems often follow. Scan for these patterns.

• verb-form confusion: wrong past instead of past participle
• split words and spacing errors
• hyphenation uncertainty (e.g., "well known" vs "well-known")
• word-class confusion (using a verb where an adjective or noun fits)

Hyphenation and spacing

Check whether two words should be joined, hyphenated, or left separate in the dictionary or trusted writing. When unsure, prefer the standard single-word form used in published writing.

FAQ

Is "got it done" correct English?

Yes. "Got it done" uses the past participle and commonly signals a completed result. It's fine in speech and informal writing.

Can I ever say "I got it did"?

It appears in some dialects and casual speech, but avoid it in writing and formal speech. Use "I got it done" or "I did it" instead.

When should I use "had it done" instead of "got it done"?

"Had it done" is slightly more formal and often emphasizes arranging the action. In many contexts they are interchangeable: "I got my car washed" = "I had my car washed."

How can I quickly check sentences for this mistake?

Ask whether the sentence indicates a completed result. Try replacing the verb with "completed"-if that fits, use a past participle. A grammar checker also flags suspicious "got + past simple" patterns.

Are there verbs that don't follow this pattern?

If you mean a completed result after get/got, use the past participle (written, eaten, fixed). If you mean the subject performed the action, use the past simple (wrote, ate, fixed).

Need a quick second opinion?

Paste a sentence into a checker or ask a colleague-the short check often fixes 'got' errors. Try swapping in "completed" now and see whether the sentence still makes sense.