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i had a discussion vs I had discussion

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had a discussion' is the more common and natural way to express that you engaged in a conversation. 'I had discussion' is less common and might be used in a more informal or casual setting.

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i had a discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the standard way to express that you engaged in a conversation or talk with someone.

Examples:

  • I had a discussion with my boss about the new project.
  • She had a discussion with her friend about their vacation plans.
  • We had a discussion about the latest research findings.
  • He had a discussion with the teacher about his grades.
  • They had a discussion about the best way to solve the problem.
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Alternatives:

  • I had a conversation
  • I discussed
  • I talked about
  • I chatted
  • I conferred

I had discussion

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase might be used in a more informal or casual setting when referring to a general or unspecified conversation.
  • I was in Skopje and I had discussions not with the extremists but with the official Albanian parties there and they told me they do not want majority voting on major issues.
  • I had discussions at the time, as one of the members of the Liberal Group, with representatives from both the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot side.
  • I had discussions with the Foreign Minister, the Interior Minister, the President of the Supreme Court and police chiefs, including those running the national organisation for combating organised crime.
  • I had discussions with municipal leaders from both communities, including the leader of the Albanian side who had himself in the past been a doctor and was generally recognised for the medical work he had done during the hostilities and subsequently.
  • I have had discussions recently with my United States counterparts with a view to eliminating or reducing the US collateralisation requirement and those discussions are ongoing.
  • I also had discussions with other leading members of these parties.
  • While preparing the draft of my report, I have had discussions with both public and private parties in the European Union.
  • I also had discussions with Mr Bowe, and we found common ground which is set out in Amendments Nos 19 and 20.
  • I've had discussions with 35 presidents, 9 prime ministers, two emperors and the Shah of Iran.
  • Businesses with whom I have had discussions have told me that most labels now include ingredients the proportion of which is under 2%.
  • Mr President, I am having difficulties in that regard, although I have had discussions with people in the insurance industry.
  • All of these amendments are admissible and I have had discussions again with the Swedish Presidency to make certain that they are in line.
  • As President of the European Council over the past few months I have had discussions on Cyprus with political leaders across Europe.'
  • I have to say, in relation to reports from the Food and Veterinary Office, that I have had discussions with them about the reports and we are currently reviewing how the reports are done, how they are written and what information they contain.
  • I had a discussion with my boss... this morning.
  • The Captain and I had a discussion.
  • You know, I had a discussion with the professor.
  • Dr Pulaski and I had a discussion about whether Data could solve an original mystery.
  • Last night I had a discussion with Parliament's Bureau and we concluded the modalities by which that will happen.
  • I have just returned from Washington where I had good discussions with everybody there in the Obama administration.

Alternatives:

  • I had a chat
  • I talked
  • I discussed
  • I conversed
  • I chatted

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