I have no change vs i didn't change

The phrases 'I have no change' and 'I didn't change' have different meanings and are not directly comparable. 'I have no change' indicates a lack of coins or small denominations of money, while 'I didn't change' implies that there was no alteration or modification. They are used in different contexts and convey different messages.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 178 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone does not have smaller denominations of money to give.

"I have no change"

This phrase is used when someone is unable to provide coins or smaller bills in a transaction, such as when paying for something.

Examples:

I'm sorry, but I have no change. Can you break a $20 bill?
Do you have change for a $10 bill? I have no change on me.
I need to get change for the parking meter; I have no change right now.
She asked for change for a dollar, but I have no change to give her.
The vending machine only takes coins, and I have no change with me.

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I have no change, sir.
You only owe me 15, I have no change.
I have no change.
I have no change.
I have no change.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that there was no alteration or modification.

"i didn't change"

This phrase is used to convey that something remained the same and was not altered or modified.

Examples:

I didn't change my mind about going to the party.
The schedule didn't change, so the meeting is still at 3 p.m.
She didn't change her hairstyle for years.
The color of the walls didn't change after the renovation.
Despite the circumstances, his attitude didn't change.

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No, I didn't change the number.
I didn't change any data or falsify any results.
No, I didn't change it.
No, I painted our bedroom, the kitchen and your studio... but I used the same color there, I didn't change it.
I didn't change, haley.
I didn't change, Haley.
I didn't change my mind because you dropped out of the movie.
No, I didn't change the password.
I didn't change my name to hide from our government.
I didn't change my status.
I didn't change my routine, made myself an easy target.
I sent you away, but I didn't change your name.
I didn't change the mission, Gunny, just your role in it.
I didn't change the course of the seraphim Because I couldn't.
I didn't change my typical way of working: I always stay near a window with a reflector placed across from it.
I didn't change anything for these... not water, light or temp or fert... yet.
I like this. I didn't change anything yet, I just didn't do it.
Katie, I swear I didn't change my relationship status to "anything but Katie."
What? I didn't change it. I corrected it.
I didn't change anything.

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