We nearly get caught vs We nearly got caught

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We nearly get caught' is in the present tense, indicating a situation that is ongoing or habitual. 'We nearly got caught' is in the past tense, referring to a specific incident in the past. The choice between them depends on the timeframe you want to convey.

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We nearly get caught

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe an ongoing or habitual situation in the present tense.

This phrase is used to indicate that there is a frequent or continuous risk of being caught in the present time.

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We were nearly caught last week.
You know, Xena and I were nearly caught.
That fool nearly caught me with that prediction.
I was nearly caught again, but she saved me.
Nearly caught me there, didn't you?
I mean, Christ, you nearly caught him single-handedly.
Didn't we nearly get this place blowed up last time?
We nearly get shot, and what do we get?
So, the woman in Moscow - the one who nearly got you caught - does she know you're doing this for her?
Eventually, most serial killers get caught.
Child traffickers rarely get caught or punished.
He nearly gets hit by a car.
I saw him nearly get killed last night.
You get caught, I get caught.
It's only an international incident if you get caught.
Because that is how you get caught.
I don't want to get caught in the middle of their histrionics.
But don't get caught in the Red Light District.
A criminal is someone who gets caught, Steve.
Be careful you don't get caught up in the injustice of war.

Alternatives:

we almost get caught
we nearly get caught every time
we are nearly getting caught
we always nearly get caught
we nearly get caught on a regular basis

We nearly got caught

This phrase is correct and is used to describe a specific incident in the past where there was a close call of being caught.

This phrase is used to talk about a near miss or close call in the past, indicating that the event almost happened but did not.

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We were nearly caught last week.
You know, Xena and I were nearly caught.
That fool nearly caught me with that prediction.
So, the woman in Moscow - the one who nearly got you caught - does she know you're doing this for her?
We nearly got blown to smithereens.
- We nearly got lost coming from your place.
I was nearly caught again, but she saved me.
Nearly caught me there, didn't you?
I mean, Christ, you nearly caught him single-handedly.
Since we nearly got Cook blown up and Aggy boiled.
Your pathetic jealousy nearly got me shot.
Actually you nearly got me killed.
Jillian nearly got killed delivering that envelope.
I got caught putting it back.
Got caught shoplifting in a jewelry store.
Got caught stealing satellite photos of American military bases.
Maybe Oksana got caught in the crossfire.
Turning millions into billions before anyone got caught.
The bank robbery that nearly got me killed and your little imaginary heist that nearly got me buried...
Last time I donated my services, I nearly got mauled by a wendigo.

Alternatives:

we almost got caught
we came close to getting caught
we narrowly escaped being caught
we were on the verge of getting caught
we just missed being caught

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