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they didn’t get vs they don’t get

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They didn’t get" is used to talk about a past event that did not happen, while "they don’t get" is used to talk about a present situation or a general truth.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 555 views

they didn’t get

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a past event that did not happen.

This phrase is used to refer to a situation in the past where something was not understood or received by someone.

Examples:

They didn’t get the message in time.
I tried to explain, but they didn’t get it.
She didn’t get the job she applied for.

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At least they didn't get you...
Thieves, they didn't get everything.
Apparently, the brothers paid this man for a ride to Mexico, but they didn't get very far.
- If they did hijack the Fleming, they didn't get very far with the cargo.
AmIhotornot.com - everyday 250,000 people go to this site, run by two volunteers, and I can tell you they are hard graders, and they didn't get this way by advertising a lot.
If the twins are predisposed genetically to kill, they didn't get it from their father.
She wasn't conscious, so they didn't get an address.
Suddenly, they didn't get along anymore.
Maybe they didn't get too far.
You're lucky they didn't get inside.
Odds are, they didn't get out of their neighborhood.
But they didn't get me.
Polly says they didn't get their alarm call.
Assuming that they didn't get dinged.
But they didn't get my mind right.
But I thought they didn't get along.
Maybe 'cause they didn't get what they wanted last time.
He stabbed six people for saying they didn't get manga.
They're lucky they didn't get hurt.
The only reason they didn't get me is because I was hid in a barn.

Alternatives:

they failed to understand
they didn't receive
they were unable to comprehend

they don’t get

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a present situation or a general truth.

This phrase is used to describe a current state where someone does not understand something or is unable to grasp a concept.

Examples:

They don’t get along with each other.
I don’t get why he behaves like that.
She doesn’t get the point of the story.

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What they don't get is that Rosie is like my family.
They fight against our Fuehrer because they don't get it.
I'm making sure they don't get eaten too.
Computers are never late and they don't get sick.
In homeland security threats, they don't get lawyers right away.
Anyway, they don't get it.
Your tops we'd leave on hangers so they don't get wrinkled.
And like many brothers, they don't get along.
I just heard they don't get along.
People like the Judge, they don't get you.
Take sure they don't get away.
Millions of women are on fertility treatments and they don't get cancer.
Keep it so they don't get no help.
It happens when they don't get enough water to drink.
But they don't get lawyers.
If they don't get in, the public schools are even better.
We'll see that they don't get any ideas.
The valet makes them so they don't get blamed - for previous damage.
I told you, these boys, they don't get it.
Make sure they don't get away with this.

Alternatives:

they fail to understand
they do not comprehend
they are unable to grasp

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