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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 • 867 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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