"what has someone done" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} what has someone done
  1. A method of drawing attention to some changed aspect of a person or thing. Categories (topical): English rhetorical questions
    Sense id: en-what_has_someone_done-en-phrase-BGqMLQIb Disambiguation of English rhetorical questions: 52 17 23 9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 18 24 12
  2. An expression of frustration, irritation or displeasure in the face of careless, negligent or reckless behaviour.
    Sense id: en-what_has_someone_done-en-phrase-v38eJCdV
  3. An expression of cynicism or scepticism; frequently when faced with a recurring pattern of mistakes by another.
    Sense id: en-what_has_someone_done-en-phrase-ejErPstk
  4. An expression of fear that a person has made a terrible mistake, the true extent of which is beyond comprehension.
    Sense id: en-what_has_someone_done-en-phrase-QlMnl-S2

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          "text": "What have you done to the bathroom? It’s spotless. Thanks!",
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