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i never did that vs i never do that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I never did that' is used to talk about something that was not done in the past, while 'I never do that' is used to talk about something that is not done in general or as a habit.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 3380 views

i never did that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to something that was not done in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about actions or events that did not happen in the past. It refers to a specific instance or instances in the past that did not occur.

Examples:

I never did that before.
She said she never did that when she was younger.
He never did that when he was in school.

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Sep 10, 2011 ... No, as a speaker of British English I would not say "I never did that before". You are talking about a period before a point in the past, namely ...
What The Heck I Never Did That. – March 11, 2012 Posted in: Memes, Pics · PREV NEXT RAND. What the heck I never did that – Jesus ...
Sep 27, 2015 ... Preston Brown: "I never did that before". Bills Linebacker Preston Brown talks about his two interceptions and the 41-14 win over the Dolphins.
(CK); [S] · [T] Tom never jokes. (CK); [S] · [T] Tom never stops. (CK); [S] · [T] We never forget. (CK); [S] · [T] We've never met. (CK); [S] · [T] I never did that. (CK)

Alternatives:

I have never done that
I didn't do that
I never did anything like that
I never did such a thing
I never did that kind of thing

i never do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to something that is not done in general or as a habit.

This phrase is used to talk about actions or behaviors that are not part of one's regular routine or habits. It refers to something that is not done as a general practice.

Examples:

I never do that because I don't like it.
She never does that kind of thing.
He never does that at work.
I never do that on weekends.
They never do that in our culture.

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Sep 10, 2011 ... "'I've never done that" means you've not done it yet. (a circumstance) "I never do that" means you're very unlikely to start. (a point of principle).
I do not see myself, I never make plans, I never set goals, and I never do that kind of stuff; I don't like to futurize, I barely know what I will do tomorrow, and ...
I never do that. (CK); [S] · [T] I never give up. (CK); [S] · [T] I never hit Tom. (CK); [S] · [T] I never met Tom. (CK); [S] · [T] I never noticed. (CK); [S] · [T] I never said no.
I never do that. I always tell you the truth. If I did it, you would know. I took her out a couple of times. Jake La Motta: You went out with her and you didn't try to fuck ...

Alternatives:

I never do such things
I never do anything like that
I never do that sort of thing
I never do that kind of thing
I never do that type of thing

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