>>>>“Did time” is a slang phrase that means someone served a prison sentence. It implies that they were incarcerated for a period of time as punishment for a crime.<<<<
Well then, if that’s what “did time” means to you, my statement should have been a confirmation to you that she wasn’t in the military.
“Served time” means a person served their country. I did not say “served time”.
I said “did time”. She wasn’t in prison, but the term “did time” has a broader meaning then “served time”.
“I said “did time”. She wasn’t in prison, but the term “did time” has a broader meaning then “served time”.”
She didn’t do time. She worked as a paper pusher in a foreign country.
She worked the big bucks after the war.
Shame on you for implying otherwise.
“I said “did time”. She wasn’t in prison, but the term “did time” has a broader meaning then “served time”.”
GEMINI:
* “Served time” might be considered slightly more precise, especially in legal settings.
* “Did time” is more of an everyday, informal phrase.
Therefore, while they are very close in meaning, “served time” is more likely to be used in a legal setting, and “did time” is more likely to be used in every day conversation.