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discussion went smoothly vs the discussion was good

Both phrases are correct, but convey slightly different meanings. 'Discussion went smoothly' implies the discussion proceeded without any issues or interruptions, focusing on the flow of the conversation. On the other hand, 'The discussion was good' suggests the discussion was positive or productive in terms of content or outcomes.
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discussion went smoothly

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a discussion proceeded without any issues or interruptions.

This phrase is used to describe a discussion that progressed well, without any problems or disruptions. It emphasizes the smooth flow of the conversation.

Examples:

  • The discussion went smoothly, and we were able to reach a consensus quickly.
  • Despite the initial disagreements, the discussion went smoothly once we clarified our positions.
  • Aug 7, 2024 ... ... discussion went smoothly and accomplished everything with which we were charged. The participants were also able to draw on information and ...
  • Mar 5, 2017 ... The discussion went smoothly and I made the audience laugh many times. I like making people laugh – even if I am talking about serious matters.
  • The discussion went smoothly with Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden engaging Issa Rae into a funny and insightful conversation. Issa Rae also read an excerpt from ...
  • Apr 9, 2024 ... Ensuring each and every discussion went smoothly and we maximized lessons learned along the way were our executive facilitators LTG (Ret) Tom ...
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... This is my first offline workshop I had ever attended. The discussion went smoothly, and the atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and a shared ...
  • The majority of the discussion went smoothly, but the lighthearted atmosphere inside the meeting hall was soon replaced with deafening silence as each of ...
  • The discussion went smoothly, although there were pros and cons regarding the selection of areas and the requirements for determining the Regional ...
  • Jun 28, 2012 ... The discussion went smoothly until we “googled” the cost of houses in Ghana. We were taken to multiple websites, among them Ghanaweb.com ...

Alternatives:

  • The discussion proceeded without any hitches.
  • The conversation flowed smoothly.
  • The discussion was seamless.
  • The exchange of ideas was smooth.
  • The dialogue went without a hitch.

the discussion was good

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a discussion was positive or productive in terms of content or outcomes.

This phrase is used to express that a discussion was positive, beneficial, or successful. It focuses on the quality or outcome of the discussion.

Examples:

  • The discussion was good, and we were able to address all the key points.
  • I think the discussion was good overall, with valuable insights shared by everyone.
  • Nov 1, 2022 ... Some of that was a result of being at a big university and teaching things like Freshman Composition, but I found that the discussion was good ...
  • Dec 1, 2014 ... The discussion was good, but some of the talk seemed to me more concerned with disrupting commercial publishers than catering to specific ...
  • Jan 25, 2012 ... While much of the discussion was good and insightful it remained rooted (not unjustifiably) in where we're at and how we move forward with what ...
  • Jul 25, 2022 ... The discussion was good, and they covered many significant things about interdisciplinary collaborations (art and literature, literature and ...
  • Dec 19, 2018 ... The answer was NO. Overall, the discussion was good and entertaining around the importance of VFX in the industry and also how its changed cinema.
  • Jun 16, 2021 ... Probably going to do a couple of Poly or clear one ceiling mics to a DSP and then input into PC. The discussion was good since it made sure ...
  • Oct 10, 2017 ... Advertising that could have impacted the last US election results, joining other similar discoveries on Facebook and Twitter and now Microsoft ...
  • Jan 18, 2012 ... Most of us admitted to sobbing throughout. Now here's the funny thing. We were all not thrilled with Zeitoun but the discussion was good. We all ...
  • Jan 10, 2017 ... The discussion was good and interesting. But when we read Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal, the conversation was lively ...
  • Jul 26, 2011 ... thats's why all these happened.... Thanks a lot.... anyways the discussion was good for me. It cleared some of my doubts regarding the ...

Alternatives:

  • The discussion was productive.
  • The conversation was beneficial.
  • The discussion yielded positive results.
  • The exchange of ideas was fruitful.
  • The dialogue was successful.

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