Have you had your lunch? vs Have you finished your lunch?

Both phrases are correct, but 'Have you had your lunch?' is asking if the person has eaten their lunch, while 'Have you finished your lunch?' is asking if the person has completed eating their lunch.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone has eaten their lunch.

"Have you had your lunch? "

This phrase is used to inquire if someone has eaten their lunch. It is a common way to check if someone has had their midday meal.

Examples:

Have you had your lunch yet?
I'm not sure if she has had her lunch.
He asked me if I had had my lunch.
Have you had your lunch break yet?
She always makes sure to have her lunch on time.

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Bobby, have you had your lunch?
Mum's been in the kitchen making it since you had your lunch.
So, at the moment of suicide, you had your lunch.
Why have you not touched your lunch?
Now I need to pack your lunch?
Why aren't you eating your lunch?
Where are you taking your lunch?
Kids aren't teasing you about your lunch?
That's why you brought your lunch?
What about your lunch? - Once I get my dress back.
ben, Where's your lunch?
And what might happen at your lunch?
Honey, what about your lunch?
Got your lunch? - Books?
So, how was your lunch?
Remember that sixth grader who kept stealing your lunch?
Have you got your packed lunch?
What time you left the house, where you went,... what restaurants you had your lunch in, what time your speaking engagements were.
Mommy pack your lunch? (LAUGHING)
Why don't you have Ginsberg get your lunch?

Alternatives:

Have you eaten your lunch?
Did you have your lunch?
Have you had lunch?
Have you had something to eat?
Have you had a meal?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone has completed eating their lunch.

"Have you finished your lunch?"

This phrase is used to inquire if someone has completed eating their lunch. It is a way to check if the person has finished their meal.

Examples:

Have you finished your lunch already?
I asked him if he had finished his lunch.
She always finishes her lunch quickly.
Have you finished your lunch break?
He never finishes his lunch on time.

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Have you finished your lunch?
Have you finished your job interview?
Have you finished your bacon, sweetheart?
Have you finished your evaluation, Sturmbannführer?
Have you finished your work in the garden?
Have you finished your order list?
Have you finished your Esso hotel?
Have you finished your ride, Ralphus?
Have you finished your preparations for the trip?
Have you finished your order list?
Have you finished your search of the salvage yard?
Have you finished your writing today?
Have you finished your meal, Your Grace?
Have you finished your speech yet? I'm not...
Carlos, have you finished your arguments?
Young man, have you finished your paper?
Well, Veronica, Luis, have you finished your argument?
all right, have you finished your plan yet?
Have you finished your book?
Have you finished your dinner?
Have you finished your homework?

Alternatives:

Have you completed your lunch?
Have you ended your lunch?
Have you concluded your lunch?
Have you wrapped up your lunch?
Have you completed eating your lunch?

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Have you had your lunch? vs Have you finished your lunch?

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