I didn't get time vs I didn't got time

The correct phrase is 'I didn't get time.' The verb 'get' should be in the past tense form 'got' after 'didn't.' 'Got' is the past tense of 'get,' so 'I didn't get time' is the appropriate construction.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 2021 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I didn't get time"

This phrase is used to express that the speaker did not have time for something in the past.

Examples:

I didn't get time to finish my homework last night.
I didn't get time to call you back earlier.
I didn't get time to go to the gym today.
I didn't get time to read the book you recommended.
I didn't get time to prepare for the meeting.

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You sprung it on me, Mom. I didn't get time to think about it.
Well, I didn't get time to finish it.
There were other people but I didn't get time to see.
But I didn't get the time to, he was gone by morning.
I didn't get any time off when my dog had puppies.
I didn't get you this time, but someone will.
I didn't get out in time.
I didn't get that much time with him.
I didn't get it that time, but you'll see.
Well, I didn't really get any time with him, 'cause Flip and Nancy wanted to watch the sunset.
Well, at least I didn't get wet this time.
I didn't get you this time, but someone will.
I went to protect my baby, but I didn't get there in time.
I didn't have time to get fixed up.
I didn't have time to get the validation.
I didn't get my phone in time.
I didn't have time to get lunch.
I didn't get him help in time.
I didn't have time to get home.
I didn't get to spend much time with mine.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Got' should not be used after 'didn't.'

"I didn't got time"

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However, it was so much noise and seriousness surrounding the actual release, that I didn't got the time to really enjoy what happened.
No, I didn't know Austin got extra time on tests.
I've got time to learn.
Okay, we've got time for one more.
I haven't got time to haggle with you.
We haven't got time for this. Connor.
We still got time for a beer.
Perhaps you've got time for that sort of treatment.
Get away while you've still got time.
I always got time To conversate with my homies.
I haven't got time to do this now.
I haven't got time anyway.
You've still got time to help uswin the championship.
We'll talk've got time.
Look, we haven't got time now.
I really haven't got time.
Setting up, he's got time again.
Don't worry. I've got time.
Haven't got time, son.
We've got time to wait for the departed.

Alternatives:

I didn't get time

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