i didn't have enough time vs i don't have enough time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I didn't have enough time' is used when referring to the past, indicating a lack of time at a specific point in the past. 'I don't have enough time' is used when talking about the present or future, indicating a current or ongoing lack of time.

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i didn't have enough time

This phrase is correct when referring to a lack of time in the past.

This phrase is used to express that there was a shortage of time at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

I didn't have enough time to finish my homework last night.
She didn't have enough time to prepare for the exam.

Alternatives:

I ran out of time
I was short on time
I was pressed for time
I was time-constrained

i don't have enough time

This phrase is correct when referring to a lack of time in the present or future.

This phrase is used to express a current or ongoing shortage of time.

Examples:

I don't have enough time to meet you for lunch today.
She doesn't have enough time to take on additional projects.

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I don't have enough time to recreate the document.
I don't have enough time in Korea to really meet someone anyways.
The only problem... with the job is that I don't have enough time... for my wife, and kids.
Another passion of mine is horse riding; unfortunately, I don't have enough time at the moment for this hobby.
And I don't have enough time to talk about all of them, but think about self-interest.
I don't have enough time to get it out of him.
2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten reasons to start creativity coaching DEVELOP YOUR ARTISTIC CONFIDENCE I'd really like to write but I don't have enough time.
I don't have enough time during the day to enjoy my meals, so, concerned about malnutrition, I used to stuff myself with a big supper.
You know, I have a book, a pad, with my ideas and projects, but I don't have enough time do all of them.
And I don't have enough time to talk about all of them,
So even if nobody comes onstage and switches the bill, I don't have enough time to go open the bill and close it and see what I don't want to see.
I get to see people on the same bill, or I go see friends and things, but I don't have enough time or money to go see all of what's out there.
They're probably thinking, if I don't have enough time to finish an interview, how am I going to have time to raise two kids?
As a student or a trainee, you may be quite busy with study and work. "I don't have enough time to learn more." "the current study methods are too stiff."
And I don't have enough time to talk about all of them, but think about self-interest.
I don't have enough time to do my job properly anymore.
I had to bring it to school because I don't have enough time to go home and change after work before my date.
I don't have enough time in any day to think about you enough.
No call him I don't have enough time.
I don't have enough time for jokes.

Alternatives:

I am short on time
I am pressed for time
I am time-constrained

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i didn't have enough time vs i don't have enough time