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Never would I do this vs Never did I do this

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Never would I do this' is used to express a hypothetical situation or a strong refusal, while 'Never did I do this' is used to emphasize that something was not done in the past.

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Never would I do this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hypothetical situation or a strong refusal.

This phrase is used to emphasize a strong refusal or to talk about something that you would never do in a hypothetical situation.

Examples:

  • Never would I do such a thing, it goes against everything I believe in.
  • Never would I betray my friends like that.
  • asylum inmate Halloween prop by HF member...so effin creepy...never would I do this. This would be so creepy/awesome for my Halloween party! This Would be ...
  • #halloween #ideas #Best ideas #DIY #amazing ideas #crafts #mikearroyo. asylum inmate Halloween prop by HF member...so effin creepy...never would I do this.
  • #halloween #ideas #Best ideas #DIY #amazing ideas #crafts #mikearroyo. asylum inmate Halloween prop by HF member...so effin creepy...never would I do this.
  • ... could get. He was very nice. To get out of this company once you are in is very costly. Never would I do this again! " Commented on 2007-06-25 13:35:56 EST.

Alternatives:

  • I would never do this
  • I would never do such a thing

Never did I do this

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

This phrase is used to emphasize that a specific action was not done in the past, often to contradict a statement or to provide emphasis.

Examples:

  • Never did I do such a thing, I have always been honest.
  • Never did I do anything to harm her.
  • May 25, 2000 ... “Ma che dice questa ignorante? Never, never did I do this dirty thing. Tell her not to insult me with this, Loretta. I brought up five children, alone, ...

Alternatives:

  • I never did this
  • I never did such a thing

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