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didn't say a thing vs didn't say anything

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Didn't say a thing' is used when emphasizing the absence of any information or response, while 'didn't say anything' is a more common and general way to express that no words were spoken.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 10125 views

didn't say a thing

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the absence of any information or response.

This phrase is used when highlighting that no information or response was provided in a situation. It adds emphasis to the silence or lack of communication.

Examples:

He asked her about the incident, but she didn't say a thing.
Despite the accusations, he didn't say a thing in his defense.

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At first, he didn't say a thing.
No, Agent Hotchkiss, she didn't say a thing.
Well, Claire didn't say a thing.
She didn't say a thing.
Pam didn't say a thing about completely changing them.
But I really didn't say a thing.
She didn't say a thing.
He guessed it. I didn't say a thing.
I saw Maggie at the hospital last week, she didn't say a thing.
I was talking to him earlier and he didn't say a thing.
I didn't say a thing to him.
But you didn't say a thing about it before.
- But I didn't say a thing.
l didn't say a thing.
I didn't say a thing.

Alternatives:

remained silent
didn't utter a word
kept mum
didn't speak up
stayed quiet

didn't say anything

This phrase is correct and is a common way to express that no words were spoken.

This phrase is a more general way to convey that no words were spoken in a situation. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

She called out to him, but he didn't say anything.
I waited for a response, but he didn't say anything.

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Even Riccardo didn't say anything.
Dre, he didn't say anything.
I didn't say anything, captain.
I just didn't say anything.
The newsmen didn't say anything about you nearly drowning'.
He didn't say anything about it.
He didn't say anything about that to me.
When we saw Alice, she didn't say anything.
Mia didn't say anything to me or anybody else.
I didn't say anything to Oscar.
And I didn't say anything to Tritter.
The doctor didn't say anything about rubbing your chubby stumps.
Kaster didn't say anything racist.
He didn't say anything about a crosswalk.
I read the transcripts and he didn't say anything damaging.
She didn't say anything for Seung Mi's sake.
The doctor didn't say anything about driving.
Funny, the weatherman didn't say anything about snow.
I didn't say anything about beating anybody up.
I didn't say anything about canceling.

Alternatives:

remained silent
didn't speak
kept quiet
stayed mum
didn't respond

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