I didn't finish eating vs I did not finish eating

Both "I didn't finish eating" and "I did not finish eating" are correct. They are interchangeable and can be used based on personal preference or the formality of the situation.

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I didn't finish eating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a contraction of "I did not finish eating." It is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

I didn't finish eating because I was full.
She didn't finish eating her meal because it was too spicy.

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I told the cashier and all she did was brushed it off the table. She said she was sorry but still had the nerve to charge me. I didn't finish eating due to the fact that it ...
(imperfective, I was eating, I didn't finish eating, I used to eat) …whereas perfective indicates a single, completed action: Я покушал. (perfective, I ate, I have ...
... inside, broccoli was overcooked and bland, mash potatoes were good. the entree was warm (putting it mildly) I didn't finish eating and refused the To Go Box .
With all said, I didn't want to have any GI issues so I didn't finish eating and kept my receipt. Africans and Jamaicans Kitchen. Posted by Bengali on 12/11/2013 ...

Alternatives:

I did not finish eating
I have not finished eating
I haven't finished eating
I failed to finish eating
I was unable to finish eating

I did not finish eating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the full form of "I didn't finish eating." It is more formal and can be used in written or spoken English.

Examples:

I did not finish eating my lunch because I had to leave early.
He did not finish eating his dinner as he got a phone call.

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Mar 25, 2014 ... Needless to say, I did not finish eating the second slice. The pimple became a “ crater” by the next day, and when it erupted, it was nasty.
Since the rolls came in individually wrapped packages as did the little butter packs, I assumed it must have been mine - although I did not finish eating the roll.
I did not finish eating it and took it back for them to reimburse me the money. The manager said that she could not reimburse me "bc i had eaten half of the taco.
It was not fresh at all. It was a thin rubbery piece of meat. I did not finish eating or take it home. i will never eat there again! 1 out of 3 found this review helpful.

Alternatives:

I didn't finish eating
I have not finished eating
I haven't finished eating
I failed to finish eating
I was unable to finish eating

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I didn't finish eating vs I did not finish eating