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I have been talking with him about vs I have been talking about it with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I have been talking with him about' is used when discussing a specific person, while 'I have been talking about it with' is used when referring to a specific topic or thing. The choice between the two depends on whether the focus is on the person or the topic being discussed.

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I have been talking with him about

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing a specific person.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that the conversation is with a particular person. It indicates that the discussion is focused on a specific individual.

Examples:

  • I have been talking with him about the project.
  • She has been talking with her friend about the upcoming trip.
  • ... drug-discovery program," Pasco said. "Since Dr. (Lucio) Miele's arrival, Dr. Larry Walker (NCNPR director) and I have been talking with him about this venture.
  • Dec 3, 2014 ... ... and mortar businesses and turning them around – and since the Masterclass I have been talking with him about collaborating on a project.
  • Sep 10, 2007 ... Kristen and I have been talking with him about our move so he can be prepared. I think he's too young understand so he's just enjoying the ride ...
  • Apr 10, 2008 ... The video posted in an earlier post was from Yates Austin of North Carolina. I have been talking with him about how he has come to use ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been discussing with him about
  • I have been conversing with him about

I have been talking about it with

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific topic or thing.

This phrase is used when you want to highlight the topic of discussion rather than the person. It indicates that the conversation is centered around a particular subject.

Examples:

  • I have been talking about it with my colleagues.
  • She has been talking about it with her family.
  • May 28, 2015 ... This post is sponsored by Blue Apron. I was first introduced to Blue Apron back in February and I have been talking about it with friends and ...
  • Oct 7, 2015 ... I just felt I needed to finally write this one as I have been talking about it with so many people about it in the last few years. Now I am hoping.
  • Jun 16, 2011 ... I have been talking about it with my 20 year old son, and we are launching off in some unexpected directions. Must Reads. How To Apply For A ...
  • I have been talking about it with a coworker of mine (Eljay Love Jensen) and he put it into a new light which I think finally cemented the problem in my mind and I  ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been discussing it with
  • I have been conversing about it with

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