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Can i have a word vs Can we have a word

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Can I have a word?' is used when one person wants to speak privately with another person, while 'Can we have a word?' is used when a group of people wants to speak with someone. The choice between 'I' and 'we' depends on the number of people involved in the conversation.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Can i have a word

This phrase is correct and commonly used when one person wants to speak privately with another person.

This phrase is used when one person wants to have a private conversation with another person.

Examples:

  • Can I have a word with you in private?
  • Excuse me, can I have a word with you for a moment?
  • Can I have a word with you about the project?
  • I need to talk to you, can I have a word?
  • Can I have a word with you outside?

Alternatives:

  • Can we talk?
  • Can I speak with you?
  • Can I have a private conversation with you?
  • Can we have a private chat?
  • Can we discuss something in private?

Can we have a word

This phrase is correct and commonly used when a group of people wants to speak with someone.

This phrase is used when a group of people wants to have a conversation with someone.

Examples:

  • Can we have a word with you about the project?
  • Excuse me, can we have a word with you for a moment?
  • Can we have a word with you in private?
  • We need to discuss something, can we have a word?
  • Can we have a word with you outside?
  • And can we have a word downstairs?
  • Colonel, can we have a word outside?
  • Can we have a word outside?
  • Lynn Benfield, can we have a word?
  • Dr Shannon, can we have a word, please?
  • Madeline, can we have a word, please
  • Can we have a word in private, captain?
  • Can we have a word with you?
  • Can we have a word with you in your office?
  • Mrs. Stromming, can we have a word?
  • Sheila, can we have a word for a moment?
  • Sarah, can we have a word in the conference room?
  • And can we have a word with the council about her recycling bin?
  • Artemus, guys, can we have a word with you out front?

Alternatives:

  • Can we talk?
  • Can we discuss something?
  • Can we speak with you?
  • Can we have a chat?
  • Can we have a private conversation?

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