was just given a time-out vs was only given a time-out

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Was just given a time-out' implies that the action of giving a time-out happened recently or was the only action taken, while 'was only given a time-out' emphasizes that the time-out was the sole consequence. The choice between them depends on the specific emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 541 views

was just given a time-out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that the action of giving a time-out happened recently or was the only action taken.

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Please, I've just given a performance and want to relax.
I've just given a ride by taxi.
We've just given a complete stranger all of our cash.
He should be given a time-out and should not be permitted to attend next week's session in Strasbourg.
Detective ruiz was just given the medal of valor.
He said it was just a time out.
Don and I were just given a new deadline on a story.
There is a need for a continuing debate, to which the report by Mr Gutiérrez Díaz has just given a further boost.
Mr Funke has just given a very clear explanation of what is important in relation to the competitiveness of European agriculture.
A Swedish court before which a case was brought by the ombudsman has just given a similar ruling.
I was just given the job of locating you.
I don't know, I was just given his lesson to copy on the board.
I don't know, I was just given his lesson to copy on the board.
Sorry, I was just... just taking a time out.
Why send a message when you've just given a speech?
Another indication is that the European Court of Justice has just given a ruling for the first time on the directive on the freedom of access to information concerning the environment.
The representative of the Presidency has just given a political analysis of the current situation, which the Commission can fully endorse.
Cooperation is not always as it should be, in spite of - I must reiterate this - the tremendous commitment of Commissioner Frattini, who has just given a further demonstration of his vigorous approach.
It... it was just such a surprise to be given a 48-hour deadline.
And as it turned out, the woman he was expecting had just given a rousing speech and joined the Love campaign as they took the message that Marky had vowed to torpedo to the sea.

Alternatives:

was recently given a time-out
was simply given a time-out

was only given a time-out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes that the time-out was the sole consequence.

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Jane said he was only given a window of arrival, not a specific date.
I was only given a general discharge, not a dishonorable one.
When it first became operational, Frontex was only able to take limited action, as it was only given a modest budget and hardly any equipment.
Luke Skywalker was only given one chance to destroy the Death Star.
I was only given the first.
I was only given the first.
He should be given a time-out and should not be permitted to attend next week's session in Strasbourg.
However, I find it difficult to hope that developing countries will be endowed with this ability to provide if they are only given a quarter of the development budgets.
Based on his weight and height, I've calculated he was only given enough barbiturate to sedate him.
We totally agree with the phrase in paragraph 2, which says 'profoundly regrets the fact that the Treaty of Nice has only given a timid response'.
Now he has sworn to me that he is a first class, able bodied seaman, capable of earning passage if only given a chance.
Now, he has sworn to me that he is a first class, able-bodied seaman... capable of earning passage, if only given a chance.
the ancient Chinese believed you were only given a limited number of heart beats when you were born.
He owns an electrical company and was only given the opportunity to set up this company due to the tax breaks and opportunities given to him by the Conservative Prime Minister and true Eurosceptic, Margaret Thatcher, back in the 1980s.
The person concerned was only elected because it was a particular sub-group's turn to be given a titbit in terms of the administration of Parliament.
Mr President, for the 16th year the Court of Auditors has only given a qualified statement of assurance, which means for the 16th year public confidence in the integrity of the management of our financial affairs has been undermined.
The fund was deposited as a family reassure, in a safe, reliable security company in Dakar, Senegal, where I was only given temporary asylum.
The information that Transavia also operates scheduled flights was only given in the final version of the notification in footnote 11 on page 45, which concerns the participation of Transavia in the KLM frequent flyer scheme.
but I was given a reprieve, and it was only once I was unshackled from a life that didn't want me that I found my true family.
I think I need a time-out.

Alternatives:

was solely given a time-out
was exclusively given a time-out

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was just given a time-out vs was only given a time-out