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i didn't hear back vs I haven't heard back

Both phrases are correct but are used in different contexts. "I didn't hear back" refers to a specific past event, indicating you did not receive a response at that time. "I haven't heard back" refers to the present or recent past, indicating that you are still waiting for a response. The best option depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

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Last updated: July 08, 2024

i didn't hear back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to a specific past event, indicating that you did not receive a response at that time.

Examples:

I emailed him last week, but I didn't hear back from him.
I called the company, but I didn't hear back about the job.

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I called him earlier, but I didn't hear back, and I got to take off today.
I called her and left her a message, and I didn't hear back from her.
Well, I left a message that I'd be in the city, and when I didn't hear back, tina told me where I could find you.
When I didn't hear back, I was worried, so... I hired a private detective.
And when I didn't hear back - from you, I figured you just weren't into me.
I didn't hear back from you today.
It's just I left you messages and I didn't hear back.
I didn't hear back.
I didn't hear back from you and expected an answer.
I sent you a text, I didn't hear back.
After that, I tried to contact him a-and I didn't hear back.
I didn't hear back. I thought, I've gone too far.
And then I didn't hear back from her.
I didn't hear back at all.
I did send it off to Waddingtons, but I didn't hear back.

Alternatives:

I didn't get a response.
I didn't receive a reply.
I didn't hear anything back.
I didn't hear from them.
I didn't hear back from anyone.

I haven't heard back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to the present or recent past, indicating that you are still waiting for a response.

Examples:

I sent an email yesterday, but I haven't heard back yet.
I applied for a job last week, but I haven't heard back from them.

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I've called him several times, I haven't heard back.
No. I called him, but I haven't heard back.
I've left your mom several messages and I haven't heard back.
No, the only thing I want you to schedule is a meeting with Rayna because I sent her demos of my new songs weeks ago, and I haven't heard back.
I called him, I haven't heard back yet.
I texted Karen again, but I haven't heard back yet.
I called a few times and I haven't heard back from you.
I got a call into Romeo; I haven't heard back yet.
It's been almost a week, and I haven't heard back.
I had... an encouraging meeting with Dean Snyder at Wash U, but... I haven't heard back.
I missed a call from him yesterday and I haven't heard back.
The one problem is I haven't heard back from Kit.
I texted her a couple of times this morning, but I haven't heard back.
I haven't heard back from her. I left her three messages.
I put a call in to the registry, but I haven't heard back.
I haven't heard back in a while.
Is it weird that I haven't heard back yet?
I've been texting him and calling him, but I haven't heard back from him since that night at the bar.
And I haven't heard back from you.
I haven't heard back from you, call me as soon as you can.

Alternatives:

I still haven't received a response.
I'm still waiting to hear back.
I'm still waiting for a reply.
I'm still waiting for a response.
I'm still waiting to hear from them.

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