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Are both the same?
You do this every time.
You always do this.
Nov 19, 2025 5:38 PM
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Another good question.
They are close in meaning, but not exactly the same.
"You do this every time."
This refers to specific repeated situations. It suggests the speaker has noticed this pattern each time a certain situation comes up.
"You always do this."
This is broader. It sounds more general, as if the behavior happens in many situations, not just one repeating scenario.
Tone: Both can sound frustrated, but 'always' usually feels stronger or slightly more dramatic.
November 20, 2025
Yes, both are the same.
November 21, 2025
Yes, in everyday conversation, "You do this every time" and "You always do this" mean essentially the same thing: the action is a consistent, recurring pattern or habit.
The only minor difference is structural: "every time" emphasizes the action across specific instances, while the adverb "always" is a direct, strong assertion of uninterrupted continuity.
Both phrases are understood to express the same idea of 100% frequency.
November 19, 2025
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