I always told you vs I always tell you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I always told you' is used when referring to past actions or events, while 'I always tell you' is used when talking about habitual actions or general truths.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to past actions or events.

"I always told you"

This phrase is used to talk about something that was repeatedly communicated in the past.

Examples:

I always told you to be careful.
I always told you not to trust him.
I always told you that honesty is the best policy.

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I always told you Albert would make you a fine husband.
I always told you I wanted to be a mother someday.
But I always told you you had a good imagination.
I always told you I loved my wife.
I always told you you'd drink yourself to death.
I always told you I was a gentleman, but I can't quietly stand by after that.
I always told you I would treat you like a daughter.
Haven't I always told you it's better to beg for permission than to ask for forgiveness?
I always told you my packrat-iness would pay off.
I always told you that mommy would take care of everything.
I always told you you should marry me.
That's what I always told you.
I always told you that you needed to think...
I always told you to keep off.
It was like I always told you.
I always told you, never trust a pretty boy.
I always told you, you have the brain.
I always told you the truth.
I always told you to have faith.
My Sultan... I always told you that this campaign was a mistake.

Alternatives:

I have always told you
I used to always tell you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about habitual actions or general truths.

"I always tell you"

This phrase is used to express something that is a regular occurrence or a general truth.

Examples:

I always tell you to eat your vegetables.
I always tell you that practice makes perfect.
I always tell you how much I appreciate you.

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Detective, I always tell you the truth.
I always tell you to buy Fritos.
It's like I always tell you, kid.
What did I always tell you?
This is why I always tell you to keep an emergency kit in your car.
I always tell you to solve the case.
This is why I always tell you to be careful!
Darling, what do I always tell you?
It's just that I always tell you that birthday celebrations are the worst.
Because I always tell you the truth, just like I did when I warned you, that whole thing about the kiss me not killer - obsession.
Didn't I always tell you to watch your back?
Didn't I always tell you, you reap what you sow?
Didn't I always tell you what happens if you leave the cap off the lens?
What do I always tell you?
What do I always tell you?
What did I always tell you?
What'd I always tell you?
This is what I always tell you: professionalism.
You drink too much coffee, I always tell you.
I always tell you every dirty detail.

Alternatives:

I always say to you
I always remind you

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