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going to lunch vs going to have lunch

Both "going to lunch" and "going to have lunch" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Going to lunch" is a more casual and common way to express the action of heading to have lunch, while "going to have lunch" is a bit more formal and explicit. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 6608 views

going to lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a casual and common way to express the action of heading to have lunch.

Examples:

I'm going to lunch with my colleagues.
She's going to lunch at her favorite restaurant.
Are you going to lunch now?
Let's go to lunch together.
He always goes to lunch at 12 p.m.

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If you guys are there I can say we're going to lunch, otherwise I might get stuck.
I'm going to lunch with Cynthia.
Dude, I thought we were going to lunch.
You and I are going to lunch.
We're going to lunch at 1:00.
Walter, we are going to lunch.
Besides, I'm going to lunch with Sean.
Today, we're not going to lunch.
Tell you what. I am going to lunch.
I'm going to lunch now, mrs. Marks.
We were going to lunch, but first we had to stop by...
Rosie, I'm going to lunch, and your Rosebuds have a new theory.
Si. That means we're going to lunch.
I mean, it's not like we'd be going to lunch.
For anyone who visits Fuskulin, we recommend going to lunch or dinner in the tavern and enjoying the sunset with the tastes of Istria.
Look, I'm hungry. I'm going to lunch.
2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten quick etiquette tips for business lunches Knowing what to do when meeting a prospective client forlunch, or going to lunch with the boss or colleague can beconfusing at times.
It's for your own good, S. They were going to lunch together -
These disciplinary sanctions were inflicted after having been called to report, as I've already narrated, and were read during the general assembly with the three courses lined up in the courtyard before going to lunch.

Alternatives:

heading to lunch
off to lunch
lunchtime
grabbing lunch
lunch break

going to have lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a slightly more formal and explicit way to express the action of heading to have lunch.

Examples:

I'm going to have lunch with my boss.
She's going to have lunch at the new cafe.
Are you going to have lunch with us?
Let's go to have lunch together.
He always goes to have lunch at 12 p.m.

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You are going to have lunch with Duck.
But then Phil announced that he was going to have lunch with the Rabbit.
And are you going to have lunch with someone?
You're going to have lunch with Aiden's mother right now?
They followed - the guy that dragged us there followed us and he said, "You mean you're not going to have lunch with the mayor?"
And I'm not going to have lunch with Miss Kittredge, or dinner.
That's swell of you, but I'm going to have lunch.
And then we were going to have lunch with the mayor and we were going to have dinner with the most important people in Malaga.
You know, I'm going to go have lunch with my daughter.
Because we are going to have a celebratory lunch.
Otherwise, you're going to have to power lunch with River Phoenix.
I happen to know she's going to have one right after lunch.
Today, we're not going to lunch.
Going to lunch with my sister.
Danny, I thought we were going to lunch.
I'm not going to lunch, Thatcher.
Going to lunch isn't something friends do.
And you're going to lunch with your grandfather.
We're going to lunch at 1:00.
You said we were going to lunch.

Alternatives:

heading to have lunch
off to have lunch
lunchtime
grabbing lunch
lunch break

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