Did with/did to (heard on NPR)

[Wilson Gray]

On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Victor Steinbok <aardvark66 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 2. "What did you do with my car?!"
>
> The "normal" meaning of "did with" =="perform a trick" would not work
> here. I would never say 2., but I can think of a number of people who
> would (and not just in the Midwest).
>

I'd say it. Here are a couple of possible replies:

1. I parked it in the back.

2. Why do you ask? <freak!> It's not right in front of the house?!

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