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i had a discussion vs i discussed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I had a discussion" is used to refer to a specific conversation. "I discussed" is more general and refers to the act of discussing in a broader sense.
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i had a discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific instance of having a conversation.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about a particular conversation or meeting that took place.

Examples:

  • I had a discussion with my boss about the new project.
  • She had a discussion with her colleagues about the upcoming event.
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... My friend and i had a discussion. is this a crab or a spider? Discussion. r ...
  • I had a discussion with my colleague and he told me as per VMware best practices we should have 4vcpus per core. The CPU ratio he said should be 1:4 per core.
  • Jun 13, 2024 ... My friend and I had a discussion: What are the best R&B songs of Childish Gambino? Question. Donald has a lot of good songs and in different ...
  • Nov 27, 2022 ... I had a discussion with someone yesterday that brings to my mind the nature, to some extent, of the damage that the current Japa wave is doing.
  • Jul 5, 2024 ... So last year I had a discussion about whether or not douma knew right from wrong.
  • Jun 13, 2024 ... I had a discussion on tiktok about LoP characters lore ... Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote
  • Jan 15, 2021 ... 3953 likes, 102 comments - coopercheat on January 15, 2021: "I had a discussion the other day with a friend about how my mind functions and ...
  • Hi all,I had a discussion the other day with a colleague studying for the PE exam. He, like me, has only ever worked (and only ever plans to work) in the ...

Alternatives:

  • I had a chat
  • I had a talk
  • I had a conversation
  • I had a meeting

i discussed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about the act of discussing in a general sense.

This phrase is more general and can be used to refer to any conversation or topic that was discussed.

Examples:

  • I discussed the project with my team.
  • She discussed her ideas with the group.
  • Last time I discussed a topic / person in my dailies · Basement · dataview · Bayerse November 13, 2021, 12:18pm 1. Hi all,. I'm starting to move over more ...
  • Sep 22, 2024 ... 19 likes, 3 comments - repchuckedwards on September 22, 2024: "Mexican Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma and I discussed U.S.-Mexico relations ...
  • During the season 17 reunion I discussed @drdubrow's stroke and how @life360 helped save his life. Life360 is something that our family has been using...
  • Jan 18, 2024 ... 49 likes, 4 comments - repalexmooney on January 18, 2024: "I discussed the latest government funding resolution with Gray-TV.
  • As I discussed with the Arizona Housing Coalition today, increasing affordable housing is critical for Arizona families. I'm proud to have secured over...
  • Aug 21, 2023 ... The Topic I Wish I Discussed With My Wife A Lot Sooner, According to 12 Men. When conversations aren't had, problems can mount in a marriage ...
  • Jun 30, 2024 ... Update Ideas my son and I discussed: Jobs: Tow Truck Driver/Mechanic, carnival with ride attendant, Server/Cook. Use Gas Station and gas. Cyber ...
  • Jul 28, 2014 ... ... I Discussed with Betty Liu. Report this article; Close menu. John C Abell. John C Abell. Writer & Host: The Wrap; Chief Writer ...

Alternatives:

  • I talked about
  • I conversed about
  • I deliberated on
  • I debated

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