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I did knock off vs I knock off

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I did knock off' is used when referring to a specific past action, while 'I knock off' is used to talk about a habitual or regular action in the present or future.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 889 views

I did knock off

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific past action.

This phrase is used to talk about a specific instance in the past when someone stopped working or left a place. It is in the past simple tense.

Examples:

Yesterday, I did knock off work early to go to the doctor's appointment.
I did knock off the project before the deadline.

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All my friends and family are asking what I have been doing because my smile looks amazing. I did knock off a star because it is a bit expensive for a toothpaste, ...
I did knock off one star for the simple fact that you cannot use two of these at a time for stereo. (iHome does make another model that you can daisy chain two ...
Jan 13, 2014 ... I did knock off some of the longer points with the back of a push broom. They were so hard to paint! That's been the worst part of our reno so far.
Apr 9, 2015 ... The tea from In Pursuit of Tea was excellent, although I did knock off a star since the selection was super tiny. Let me say the tea service is a ...

Alternatives:

I knocked off
I finished work
I left work
I stopped working
I ended the task

I knock off

This phrase is correct when talking about a habitual or regular action in the present or future.

This phrase is used to describe a routine action of stopping work or leaving a place. It is in the present simple tense or can be used for future plans.

Examples:

I knock off work at 5 p.m. every day.
Tomorrow, I knock off early to attend a meeting.

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knock off (work). to quit work, for the day or for a break. What time do you knock off work? I knock off about five-thirty. See also: knock, off ...
Benassis, there are one or two more bits of waste that I mean to clear for you before I knock off work," the old man answered cheerfully, and light shone in his ...
I knock off for lunch at one → dejo el trabajo a la una para (salir a) comer. knock on VI + ADV he's knocking on a bit → es bastante viejo she's knocking on for 60 ...
Aug 23, 2015 ... I lived in MA all my life knock it off is fine by me but I knock off at 6 - stop working - come on – Alex Lee Aug 24 '15 at 1:30 ...

Alternatives:

I finish work
I leave work
I stop working
I end the task
I take off

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