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"I knock off" vs "I did 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

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.

Alternatives:

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

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.

Alternatives:

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

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