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i did have a talk vs i talked to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I did have a talk' is used when emphasizing that a conversation took place, while 'I talked to' is a more common and straightforward way to express having a conversation with someone.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 876 views

i did have a talk

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday conversation.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that a conversation took place. It is more formal and less common in everyday speech.

Examples:

  • I did have a talk with my boss about my performance.
  • She did have a talk with her friend about the issue.

Alternatives:

  • I had a talk
  • I had a conversation
  • I had a discussion

i talked to

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to express having a conversation with someone.

'I talked to' is a more common and straightforward way to express having a conversation with someone. It is used in informal and formal contexts.

Examples:

  • I talked to my friend about the movie.
  • She talked to her teacher about the assignment.
  • i talked to tom and travis today and told them we need to record at skywalker sound. i don't know if it is even possible, but if we could, that would rule SO much.
  • I talked to somebody named Armando.
  • So I called and I talked to my mom.
  • Then I talked to a couple of yes-men at Metro.
  • When I was pregnant, I talked to my mother.
  • I talked to my friend Marisol.
  • I talked to his courtroom reporter.
  • I talked to principal Hyde this afternoon.
  • I talked to this broad Lisette.
  • I talked to Karl Gauge yesterday...
  • I talked to the credit card companies.
  • I talked to Captain maynard this afternoon.
  • I talked to Tony and he said...
  • I talked to the bodega owner.
  • Look, maybe I talked to them once or twice.
  • I talked to shawn a while ago.
  • I talked to our accountant last week.
  • Anyway, I talked to Clay.
  • I wanted to tell you that I talked to RJ today.
  • Lewie, I talked to your father.

Alternatives:

  • I spoke to
  • I chatted with
  • I conversed with

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