The correct spelling of the phrase "didst ones thing" is actually "didst one's thing." The word "didst" is the second-person singular past tense form of "do" in Early Modern English. The apostrophe in "one's" shows that it is a possessive pronoun. The pronunciation of "didst one's thing" in IPA phonetic transcription would be /dɪdst wʌnz θɪŋ/. It is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation to avoid confusion and misinterpretation.
"Didst ones thing" is an archaic phrase derived from Middle English and Shakespearean language. It consists of two distinct components: "didst" and "ones thing." "Didst" is the second person singular past tense of the verb "do" in Early Modern English, commonly used during the Renaissance period. It specifically denotes the action of performing or executing something in the past.
The term "ones thing" refers to an individual's or someone's particular action, task, or responsibility. It emphasizes an individual's personal duty or obligation. "Ones" is used to indicate a singular possession or attribute belonging to a person.
When combined together, "didst ones thing" signifies an archaic way of acknowledging or recognizing someone's completed task or accomplishment in the past. It conveys the idea of fulfilling one's duties, responsibilities, or objectives with a sense of honor or duty.
The phrase is mainly encountered in literary works from the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in Shakespearean plays and other Elizabethan-era literature. Today, it is largely considered archaic and no longer in common usage. However, it occasionally finds its place in historical or literary contexts, or when trying to evoke the language and style of a bygone era.