discuss something vs discuss about something

Both 'discuss something' and 'discuss about something' are commonly used phrases in English. However, 'discuss something' is more concise and widely accepted, while 'discuss about something' is considered redundant and less common.

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discuss something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate talking about a specific topic or subject.

Examples:

Let's discuss the project timeline.
We need to discuss the budget for next year.
They will discuss the new marketing strategy.
The team will discuss the results of the experiment.
I want to discuss the upcoming event with you.

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DOUG: We need to discuss something first.
Because I wanted to discuss something more important first.
Walter, you and I need to discuss something.
I want to discuss something with you.
I thought you called me out here to discuss something important.
Now look, Chevy came here to discuss something.
I need to discuss something with Katsuo-san.
My father and I need to discuss something privately.
I'd like to discuss something with you.
Okay. You got five minutes to discuss something?
Look, Anika, we-we got to discuss something.
Okay, I've gone through all of your wife's business receipts, and I need to discuss something with you.
I'd love to discuss something with you, ASAP.
I always like to use humor when I'm about to discuss something serious.
Sorry, but I need to discuss something with my wife.
"We need to discuss something unimportant that can absolutely wait."
Dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen, less than 48 hours ago, brave men and women lost their lives at this very spot I'm standing now, and I think we owe it to them to discuss something all too often elusive... the truth.
So to understand the evidence for dark energy, we need to discuss something that Stephen Hawking referred to in the previous session. And that is the fact that space itself is expanding.
So to understand the evidence for dark energy, we need to discuss something that Stephen Hawking referred to in the previous session.
She insisted we meet somewhere privately to discuss something concerning my relationship with...

Alternatives:

talk about something
converse about something
chat about something
speak about something
go over something

discuss about something

This phrase is considered redundant and less common in English.

It is not recommended to use 'discuss about something' as 'discuss something' is more concise and widely accepted.

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I think Tuvok wanted to discuss something about weapons storage...
I always like to use humor when I'm about to discuss something serious.
So I thought now that you're at work, ...maybe we could discuss something about our home!
You had something you needed to discuss about the Jigsaw case?
You had something you needed to discuss about the Jigsaw case?
I always see it as a problem when we discuss an investigative report that it appears, and becomes, a discussion after the event about something that should have been prevented.
We can discuss it now, or we can just talk about something else.
The foster parents refused to discuss about it.
He wants to discuss about my projects with me.
I think it is important to discuss about what is happening in this house.
First, let's discuss about that child.
Now that you've got that out your system, we have things to discuss about our children.
Now let's discuss about your action, say, hugging.
I have to meet Mo Hwa Ran and discuss about the copyright issue.
Shall we discuss about your dissertation?
I believe Mr. Ulyanov and I have some particulars to discuss about your case.
Bear! What did we discuss about boundaries?
The waitress said Geist was spooked about something.
That eyebrow is about something else.
I need your opinion about something.

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discuss something vs discuss about something