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as we talked about vs as we told about

The correct phrase is 'as we talked about.' 'Talked about' is the appropriate expression to refer to a previous discussion or conversation. 'Told about' is not commonly used in this context.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1171 views

as we talked about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a previous discussion or conversation.

This phrase is used to refer to a topic or subject that was previously discussed or mentioned in a conversation.

Examples:

  • As we talked about earlier, we need to finalize the budget for the project.
  • I remember as we talked about the upcoming changes in the company structure.
  • As we talked about during the meeting, the deadline for the report is next Friday.
  • Let's review the points as we talked about in the last session.
  • As we talked about on the phone, the event has been rescheduled.

Alternatives:

  • as we discussed
  • as we mentioned
  • as we covered
  • as we touched upon
  • as we went over

as we told about

This phrase is not commonly used in English to refer to a previous discussion or conversation.

  • Something you never told about Michael Braithwaite or Carol.
  • People are entitled to be told about these things.
  • During the same call when I was told about my impending demise, I was also told about these shorts.
  • I was just told about Carson City.
  • There are great stories and legends told about him.
  • I should have been told about the trip.
  • We were never told about this photo.
  • That story Yuri told about me being brainwashed...
  • This is Sookie Stackhouse, the halfling you were told about.
  • Then we need to get whoever she told about Brodeur to testify.
  • Then we need to get whoever she told about Brodeur to testify.
  • I forgot that story you told about your old school.
  • I was wondering who you told about our little arrangement.
  • The only person I told about the operation was Mike Dryden.
  • Whoever you told about the shipment.
  • Scotland Yard need to be told about the identity of the body.
  • We need to know who you've told about the Sanctuary.
  • He's the only one I told about my investigation.
  • And their only defence is that lies are told about them.
  • I've been told about you.

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