I told you I would show you vs I told you I will show you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I told you I would show you' is used when referring to a past promise or statement, while 'I told you I will show you' is used when referring to a future action. The choice between the two depends on the tense needed in the sentence.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

I told you I would show you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past promise or statement.

This phrase is used to indicate that a promise or statement was made in the past about showing something. It is typically used in reported speech or to recount past events.

Examples:

I told you I would show you the new painting yesterday.
She said she would call me, and she did.
He promised he would help, but he never did.
They assured us they would come to the party, but they didn't.
We agreed that I would show you around the city.

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I told you I would show you my dress.
I told you I'd show you how to bed Ethel.
I told you I'd show you when the moon comes out.
I told you I'd show you where we were for two weeks.
I told to show you that one network.
I told him we'd show you the town.
I told you to show me all your son's clothes without exception.
I told you to show Foreman you have a heart.
I told you, if you made a proposal, I would show it to my board.
So, what I told you about the show...
Was it because at the fashion show I told you I wasn't ready to be exclusive?
This Saturday is the reception for the modern art show I told you about, the one that Eleanor's group is sponsoring.
So, today, I told the show that I quit.
I told you to show me your arm!
I told her to show some skin.
No, I told you I wanted to show you around.
I told him not to show you anything more... ...than you needed to see, that was it.
How many times have I told you, the show doesn't really exist.
I didn't think either of you would show if I told you in advance, so I lied.
I told him not to show up.

Alternatives:

I said I would show you
I promised I would show you
I mentioned I would show you
I assured you I would show you
I guaranteed I would show you

I told you I will show you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a future action.

This phrase is used to indicate that a promise or statement is being made in the present about showing something in the future. It is typically used to express intentions or plans.

Examples:

I told you I will show you the new painting tomorrow.
She said she will call me later.
He promised he will help with the project.
They assured us they will come to the party next week.
We agreed that I will show you around the city next weekend.

Show examples from the web [+]

I told you I'd show you how to bed Ethel.
I told you I'd show you when the moon comes out.
I told you I'd show you where we were for two weeks.
I told you I would show you my dress.
I told to show you that one network.
I told him we'd show you the town.
I told you to show me all your son's clothes without exception.
I told you to show Foreman you have a heart.
So, what I told you about the show...
Was it because at the fashion show I told you I wasn't ready to be exclusive?
This Saturday is the reception for the modern art show I told you about, the one that Eleanor's group is sponsoring.
So, today, I told the show that I quit.
I told you to show me your arm!
I told her to show some skin.
No, I told you I wanted to show you around.
I told him not to show you anything more... ...than you needed to see, that was it.
How many times have I told you, the show doesn't really exist.
I told him not to show up.
I told her just to show up at lunch.
I told them the show was never going to clear the FCC. It's un-airable.

Alternatives:

I said I will show you
I promised I will show you
I mentioned I will show you
I assured you I will show you
I guaranteed I will show you

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I told you I would show you vs I told you I will show you