can we talk for a minute vs can we have a words for a minute

The phrase 'can we talk for a minute' is correct and commonly used in English to ask for a brief conversation. On the other hand, 'can we have a words for a minute' is incorrect and not a standard expression in English. The correct phrase should be 'can we talk for a minute.'

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can we talk for a minute

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask for a brief conversation.

This phrase is used to request a short conversation or discussion with someone.

Examples:

Can we talk for a minute about the project?
Can we talk for a minute after the meeting?
I need to talk to you for a minute.
Let's talk for a minute about your future plans.
Can we talk for a minute about what happened?

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Max, can we talk for a minute? Yes.
Can we talk for a minute?
Will, can we talk for a minute?
Joe... Detective... can we talk for a minute?
Listen, I know you have to get to work, but can we talk for a minute?
But can we talk for a minute? Start talking or start losing limbs.
Then we can talk for a minute.
Then we can talk for a minute.
Can we go talk for a minute, Landon?
Come out, we can talk for a minute.
Can we just talk for a minute now?
Ted Landry, can we talk to you for a minute.
listen, can we go upstairs and talk for a minute?
Johnny, can we party-plan talk for a minute?
Of course, but can we talk about Chuck for a minute?
(Lindsay) Can We Talk To You For A Minute, Mr. Larson? Harold?
Can we just talk to you for a minute?
Tony, can we talk a minute?
Bill, can we talk to you a minute?
Bill, can we talk to you a minute?

can we have a words for a minute

This phrase is incorrect and not a standard expression in English.

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Sheila, can we have a word for a moment?
Mrs. Stromming, can we have a word?
Lynn Benfield, can we have a word?
Can we have a word outside?
And can we have a word downstairs?
Can we have a word in private, captain?
Sarah, can we have a word in the conference room?
Can we have a word with you?
Can we have a word with you in your office?
Colonel, can we have a word outside?
And can we have a word with the council about her recycling bin?
Dr Shannon, can we have a word, please?
Artemus, guys, can we have a word with you out front?
Madeline, can we have a word, please
You haven't spoken a word for 20 minutes.
You haven't spoken a word for 30 minutes.
Today, we have a word for that
Not unless you can type 5000 words a minute.
I'm up to 12 words a minute.
Harriet holds the record - 87 words a minute.

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