TextRanch
The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

TextRanch Editors

today is not my day vs today was not my day

Both sentences are correct, but their verb tenses are different. 'Today is not my day' refers to the current day in progress, while 'today was not my day' refers to the current day at the end. The choice depends on what time of day it is.
Michele A. profile picture

Explained by Michele A.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 25, 2024 • 48654 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the current day.

"today is not my day"

This phrase is used to express that things are not going well on the current day.

Examples:

  • I keep making mistakes today. It's just not my day.
  • Today is not my day for sure.
  • Aug 14, 2015 ... Today is not my day. r/funny - Today is not my day. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes ...
  • Sep 2, 2024 ... not gonna lie today is not my day hope you're having a better start to this new week! Viscount Organs.
  • Nov 3, 2023 ... Today is not my day. Misc. Set up a respooling station for work because the company we get our filament from has terrible quality control. I ...
  • Jan 23, 2017 ... Today is not my day. Crystal Hayes y 99 mil personas más. 󰤥 99.922. 󰤦 1.663. 󰤧 32.416. 󰞣. Mostrar comentarios anteriores. Ray Anderson.
  • May 20, 2020 ... 62K likes, 491 comments - symphanisoto on May 20, 2020: "today is not my day. but there's tomorrow. Also should I keep the blonde or switch ...
  • Fanon:Chapter 5 - Today Is Not My Day ; Series. Fanon:Adventures of Li Hua ; Chapter. Chapter 5 ; Written by. IHeartAvatars ; Previous. Fanon:Chapter 4 - Party Time ...
  • May 16, 2024 ... Today is not my day. Second place in the inter-school Turkey championship. I had a problem with the burst of my tire during the cycling ...
  • Jul 1, 2019 ... Today is not my day..... tag. Get your FICO ® Score for free. No credit card required. Get Access Now. Advertiser disclosure. tag. Is your ...
  • Aug 6, 2018 ... Have you ever started the day off on the wrong foot and thought, “Today is not my day?” (You may have even thought that today…
  • Title, Today is not my day: Development of a self-handicapping scale for competitive amateur distance runners. Author, Curtis, Diana.

Alternatives:

  • today is not going well for me
  • today is not a good day for me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past day.

"today was not my day"

This phrase is used to express that things did not go well on a specific day in the past.

Examples:

  • Yesterday was not my day. Everything went wrong.
  • Last Monday was not my day at all.
  • Feb 17, 2023 ... 1218 likes, 29 comments - blindgrappler on February 17, 2023: "Black belt debut! Today was not my day losing my first match in overtime then ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... ... they go public! / @mrdarcy-olman. I Had A Plan! But Today Was Not My Day... 13K views · 2 weeks ago ...more. Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man. 114K.
  • Sep 22, 2024 ... Today was not my day. r/comiccon - Today was not my day. 38 upvotes · 20 comments. r/AFKJourney icon. r/AFKJourney · Today was finally my day. r ...
  • May 6, 2022 ... I'm so sorry today was not my day but will send u picture STEP TO STEP ON PIE AND POPOVER ROLLS FROM LST YEAR TOO WILL POSTED IM VERY SORRY ...
  • May 10, 2021 ... Today Was Not My Day at All (Monday Poem). by Jack Prelutsky. Today was not my day at all,. today was not my day,. for everything went wrong ...
  • Apr 29, 2014 ... The second sign that today was not my day was when I opened the white to-go box only to find every single piece of meat drenched in sauce. Damn!
  • I don't know what I did. Maybe I should take them to dinner or something? I don't know. Follow 'em on Instagram? I don't know, but today was not my day."

Alternatives:

  • yesterday was not a good day for me
  • last Monday was not going well for me

Related Comparisons

How TextRanch works

Fast and reliable proofreading, editing, and language advice tailored to your needs.

1. Choose Your Service

Quick Text Editing

  • Emails and short texts
  • Proofreading & editing
  • Ready in 5-10 minutes
SUBMIT YOUR TEXT NOW

Document Editing

  • Documents of any type (*.docx)
  • Advanced & Premium editing
  • Ready in as little as 4 hours
UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENT

Ask an Editor

  • Personalized answers to your language questions
  • Expert guidance on grammar, style, and usage
  • Ready in 24 hours
ASK YOUR QUESTION

Upload your document or paste your text directly into our platform. Your text is reviewed and refined by our expert editors (real people, not machines) who understand the nuances of English. Expect corrections, improvements, and insightful suggestions that enhance the clarity, tone, and professionalism of your writing.

In just a few minutes (or hours for longer documents), you'll receive your corrected text. Review the changes, make any final adjustments, and confidently share your polished English with the world.
You can count on a personalized, friendly service every time you use TextRanch. We're committed to helping you make a great impression with every word you write.

We proofread and edit these types of texts and documents:

Short texts Business Emails Personal Emails Social media posts Resume and Curriculum Vitae Business documents Sales proposal Research and academic papers Thesis Dissertation Essays Articles Blog posts and much more....

Powered By Humans

TextRanch Editors

AI is a great tool, but when it comes to perfecting your writing, we rely on real human editors.

  • All our editors are native English speakers.
  • Each editor has passed a rigorous admission test to ensure quality.
  • Our global team is ready to correct any text, anytime.

MEET OUR EDITORS

TextRanch Editors

Why choose TextRanch?

Complete Privacy

Your texts are safe and secure with us. We never share your information with third parties.

Affordable Pricing

No subscription fees and rates up to 50% cheaper than other online editing services.

100% Satisfaction

We guarantee that you'll be satisfied with the quality of our service or your money back.

Top Customer Service

Our team is here to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us anytime.

Our Customers Love Us!

We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283125 votes, and

People Feedback 4.9 Excellent - Reviews 2.137

"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"

Profile picture of Zubair from Bangladesh

Zubair
from Bangladesh From

"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"

Profile picture of Arturo from Mexico

Arturo
from Mexico From

"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."

Profile picture of Selena from USA

Selena
from USA From

"Wow, it's just so excellent. I never would have believed I could have a sure and excellent English companion. Thanks, TextRanch."

Profile picture of Ifiok from Nigeria

Ifiok
from Nigeria From

"This is my first time using TextRanch, and I like how the editors take time to correct my text. To everyone who has never used TextRanch before, I highly recommend trying it."

Profile picture of Wilson from France

Wilson
from France From

"It is an amazing source of feedback because, as a non-native speaker, I really need to have a reliable helper correct my text."

Profile picture of Susan from Germany

Susan
from Germany From

Trusted by Hundreds Teams

Facebook logo
Accenture logo
Air Asia logo
AirBus logo
Amazon logo
Bayer logo
Decathlon logo
Docusign logo
Ebay logo
Fiverr logo
Fossil logo
Keller Williams logo
LinkedIn logo
Loreal logo
Motorola logo
Orange logo
Roche logo
Salesforce logo
Stellantis logo