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You never tell me vs You never told me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You never tell me' is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action or a general truth. 'You never told me' is in the past tense, referring to a specific instance in the past when the action of not telling occurred.

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You never tell me

This phrase is correct and is used to express a habitual action or a general truth in the present tense.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of ongoing behavior or a repeated action of not telling someone.
  • Lynn. You never tell me anything
  • You never tell me this happened or that happened.
  • But you never tell me anything else.
  • You never tell me anything that's going on anymore.
  • You never tell me anything that's going on anymore.
  • You never tell me anything so I just...
  • You never tell me how things stand.
  • You never tell me anything these days.
  • You never tell me anything these days.
  • You never tell me what you've been studying.
  • You never tell me anything, and whatever it is you're doing, it's taking too long.
  • You never tell me that but you've told everyone that tonight.
  • You never tell me what you're working on.
  • You never tell me anything, nor allow me to venture outside.
  • But you never tell me to stop.
  • Maybe because you never tell me anything personal about yourself.
  • I don't know what I'm talking about because you never tell me anything.
  • And you never tell me anything!
  • Why did you never tell me this?
  • Why did you never tell me about Simon?

You never told me

This phrase is correct and is used to refer to a specific instance in the past when the action of not telling occurred.

This phrase is used when talking about a particular event or situation in the past where someone did not inform you about something.
  • You never told me what Chuck wanted.
  • You never told me Sam had a boyfriend.
  • You never told me he was a millionaire.
  • You never told me that your uncle was Irish.
  • You never told me what you were celebrating last night.
  • You never told me what the Inspector wanted yesterday.
  • You never told me you went to those meetings.
  • You never told me any of that stuff about your family.
  • You never told me what caused your accident.
  • You never told me what caused your accident.
  • You never told me you were blue eyed.
  • You never told me your contact's name.
  • You never told me before that I talk too little.
  • You never told me what you were celebrating last night.
  • You never told me what Frank said.
  • You never told me you made a movie.
  • You never told me you were royalty.
  • You never told me you rowed crew for Dartmouth.
  • You never told me she was murdered.
  • You never told me Ernesto's middle name is Sylvia.

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