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i did nothing vs i do nothing

Both phrases are correct, but 'I did nothing' is used to talk about the past, indicating that no action was taken. 'I do nothing' is used to talk about the present, indicating a habitual action of doing nothing.
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Last updated: February 10, 2025 • 7031 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that no action was taken in the past.

"i did nothing"

'I did nothing' is used to talk about the past and indicate that no action was taken.

Examples:

  • When asked about the incident, he said, 'I did nothing.'
  • She claimed, 'I did nothing wrong.'
  • GLICK: I did nothing this summer. Zane Glick 1:47 am, Sep 05, 2024. I'll admit it upfront — it would be more accurate to title this article “I didn't have a ...
  • Jul 15, 2021 ... I Did Nothing Wrong. I Was Arrested Anyway. ... Over a year after a police face recognition tool matched me to a crime I did not commit, my family ...
  • Sep 11, 2022 ... Shiloh Dynasty - I did nothing at all (Lyrics) (sped up) (TikTok version) ⏬ Download / Stream: Turn on notifications to stay updated with ...
  • 2 days ago ... ... happen again or I get banned. r/pokemongo - I did nothing wrong? Upvote 42. Downvote 33 Go to comments
  • Jan 31, 2024 ... I did nothing for Winter Term. · A flute repair project led by my flute professor, Alexa. · A large composition project that I am still working on ...
  • Jun 22, 2018 ... I did nothing all day today. Whenever I wake up I have the same thought: why? Is this really my life? No friends, no love life, my family ...
  • How do we record the relationships that shape us? From the series “I Did Nothing Other Than Tell Them to Smile” © Zihan Wei. For photographer Zihan Wei ...
  • Aug 3, 2022 ... We had a closure talk about a week after the breakup and she insisted I did nothing wrong. As someone who likes to learn lessons from life ...
  • Oct 31, 2016 ... I simply taught, preached, and wrote God's Word; otherwise I did nothing. And while I slept, or drank Wittenberg beer with my friends ...
  • Dec 25, 2023 ... r/Steam - Kinda loosing my mind, I did nothing, where did the. Upvote

Alternatives:

  • I didn't do anything
  • I took no action
  • I was inactive
  • I refrained from doing anything
  • I stayed out of it

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a habitual action of doing nothing in the present.

"i do nothing"

'I do nothing' is used to talk about the present and indicate a habitual action of doing nothing.

Examples:

  • On weekends, I do nothing but relax.
  • He always says, 'I do nothing productive.'
  • Mar 20, 2016 ... I do nothing every day and have no friends. My life has drifted by for many years. Unlike you I don't feel bad about it. Friendship is overrated ...
  • Sep 8, 2022 ... Am I crazy to leave a job I do nothing at? I have been at this company for just over a year. Local place with great people and decent pay ...
  • Aug 7, 2013 ... Why do I do nothing productive in my free time? a) fear of failure and b) indecision about what to do. Help? I thought I'd try to figure out ...
  • Jan 7, 2023 ... Stream i do nothing (live demo) - david sylvian ©samadhisound by samadhisound on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free ...
  • Nov 25, 2015 ... I do nothing at work and its killing me. I got a job in a government agency as an unionized employee. I started off in an unskilled position ...
  • Sep 23, 2024 ... 5489 likes, 49 comments - blakespopnook on September 23, 2024: "People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day New ...
  • Aug 3, 2007 ... Or perhaps it is that I chatter that I do nothing. Can someone explain me the meaings of each word that at this sentence. And the meaning of the ...
  • Oct 12, 2015 ... It's very hard to ask, “What happens if I do nothing right away?” My advice for people who get diagnosed with DCIS is to do whatever feels ...
  • There's Too Much To Do, And So I Do Nothing: Regaining Momentum In Your Startup. Yesterday, I had a long and productive conversation with some of my friends ...

Alternatives:

  • I don't do anything
  • I am idle
  • I laze around
  • I am inactive
  • I am unproductive

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