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

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I didn't get time' is used when referring to a specific past event where time was not available. 'I haven't got time' is used to express the current lack of time. Both phrases are commonly used in English.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 345 views

I didn't get time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific past event where time was not available.

This phrase is used to express that in a particular past situation, time was not available for a certain activity or task.

Examples:

I didn't get time to finish my homework yesterday.
I didn't get time to call you back earlier.

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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.

Alternatives:

I didn't have time
I ran out of time

I haven't got time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the current lack of time.

This phrase is used to indicate that at the present moment, there is no time available for a particular activity or task.

Examples:

I haven't got time to chat right now.
I haven't got time to go to the gym today.

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I haven't got time to haggle with you.
I haven't got time to do this now.
Edward, I haven't got time for your adolescent conspiracy theories.
I haven't got time for these kind of games.
I haven't got time to deal with this now.
I haven't got time for infantile games.
I haven't got time for infantile games.
I haven't got time for this.
I haven't got time for chips, Glenn.
I haven't got time now, Fisher.
I haven't got time to explain in detail.
I haven't got time for stories.
I haven't got time right now to keep introducing it.
I haven't got time for an amateur.
I haven't got time for this now.
Aardvark, I'd like to kill you, but I haven't got time.
I haven't got time to go to no stonings.
That's terribly sweet of you but I haven't got time, and anyway, my goodness, this coat...
Go away! I haven't got time for the living.
[Villanova]: I haven't got time for one of your broken records, son.

Alternatives:

I don't have time
I'm short on time

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