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discussion on vs discussion over

Both 'discussion on' and 'discussion over' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Discussion on' is used when referring to the topic or subject being discussed, while 'discussion over' is used when indicating the conclusion or resolution of the discussion.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 3801 views

discussion on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the topic or subject being discussed.

Use 'discussion on' when you want to talk about the topic or subject that is being discussed.

Examples:

Let's have a discussion on climate change.
The discussion on the new project lasted for hours.
There was a heated discussion on politics at the meeting.

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President Obama... promised a discussion on race in this country.
We were in the middle of a highly charged discussion on transubstantiation.
Remember, we agreed to delay discussion on compensation?
And I can't pitch a discussion on rumoured resignation.
We cannot continue discussion on this matter indefinitely.
The discussion on this communication is under way.
Let's keep our discussion on a friendly basis.
I'd like to suggest a discussion on the nature of trust.
The discussion on coordinating cohesion policy and measures for developing rural areas is full of contradictions.
The discussion on territorial cohesion is fundamentally a debate on integrated action.
Thirdly, at Lahti there was a short but important discussion on immigration.
I have the impression that the discussion on the Constitutional Treaty is precisely such an obstruction.
As for the other elements from this discussion on integration capacity, public support is crucial.
I look forward to a fruitful discussion on this issue.
A discussion on the subject of democracy may stimulate positive action on the part of Parliament.
I am looking forward to a fruitful discussion on this very important issue.
This is one of the reasons behind the discussion on a new treaty.
The amendments tabled clearly demonstrate the Parliament's interest in participating in this discussion on the future VAT strategy.
I shall leave the whole discussion on the kitchen for Mrs Stassen...
The discussion on cloned meat is not new.

Alternatives:

conversation about
talk on
debate regarding
dialogue concerning
exchange of views on

discussion over

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when indicating the conclusion or resolution of a discussion.

Use 'discussion over' when you want to talk about the end or outcome of a discussion.

Examples:

The discussion over the budget cuts ended in a compromise.
Is the discussion over the new policy still ongoing?
Let's consider the discussion over the project before making a decision.

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Heated discussion over Billy Joel breaks out on The View. Watch the heated discussion between hosts break out over the topic of Billy Joel songs on The View.
Erin Brockovich Joins Discussion Over Oklahoma Earthquakes. Posted: Feb 24, 2016 2:10 PM PST. Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:10 PM EST. Updated: Feb ...
6 days ago ... Discussion over proposal to review police gets heated in Cobb County. Updated: Dec 17, 2015 - 10:59 PM. Loading ...
P4T Hosts Discussion Over Social Media Dangers. Posted: Monday, March 14, 2016 10:08 PM EDT. Updated: Monday, March 14, 2016 10:41 PM EDT.

Alternatives:

conversation concluded
talk resolved
debate settled
dialogue finished
exchange of views completed

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