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I haven't eaten my dinner yet. vs I haven't had my dinner yet.

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'I haven't eaten my dinner yet.' is more commonly used in informal situations, while 'I haven't had my dinner yet.' is more formal. The choice between the word 'eaten' and the word 'had' depends on the level of formality you wish to convey.
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I haven't eaten my dinner yet.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations.

This phrase is used to express that you have not consumed your dinner yet. It is suitable for casual conversations.

Examples:

  • I haven't eaten my dinner yet, so I'm quite hungry.
  • She hasn't eaten her dinner yet because she's been busy.
  • Have you eaten your dinner yet?
  • No, I haven't eaten my dinner yet.
  • They haven't eaten their dinner yet, so they're waiting for you.
  • May 3, 2024 ... ssed because it I haven't eaten MY dinner yet and she would like me to do that now please.. 9.
  • Oct 8, 2022 ... I haven't eaten my dinner yet cause my food is in the kitchen and I don't feel like going in again. Arriving late at the uni sucks. Archived ...
  • Jul 1, 2021 ...I haven't eaten my dinner yet. This is like the worst thing. You're not supposed to eat at 10 o'clock at night,” Merrow said during our ...
  • Jan 14, 2014 ... Also, I haven't eaten my dinner yet either :dotty: :european: :hungry:. Top. User avatar. Vermilingua: Posts: 36196: Joined: 10 May 2008, 10:09 ...
  • Nov 25, 2023 ... As for the rice bowl itself, I haven't eaten my dinner yet; I made this early so I could watch the Panthers' hockey playoff game tonight without ...
  • I haven't eaten my dinner yet! Gone. 13.07.2006 14:55, haha! this is greatt! deleted user 13.07.2006 15:01, Here's a little paragraph about myself. Is mise ...
  • May 6, 2015 ... I haven't eaten my dinner yet. xD I'M HUNGRY!! Characters belong to their rightful owners Sally (C) ART by me JBis c:
  • Apr 10, 2013 ... *Writing these phrases is taking me a very long time, and it is nearly 10PM and I haven't eaten my dinner yet. So I am going to stop now ...
  • Dec 19, 2016 ... How do you say this in Korean? I haven't eaten my dinner yet (informal way) · 나는 아직 밥을 먹지 않았어 · 저녁 아직 안 먹었어 · 아직 저녁 밥 안 ...

Alternatives:

  • I haven't had my dinner yet.
  • I haven't finished my dinner yet.
  • I haven't had anything for dinner yet.
  • I haven't had my evening meal yet.
  • I haven't had my supper yet.

I haven't had my dinner yet.

This phrase is correct and more commonly used in formal situations.

This phrase is used to convey that you have not partaken in your dinner yet. It is suitable for more formal contexts.

Examples:

  • I haven't had my dinner yet, so I'll join you later.
  • He hasn't had his dinner yet because he's still working.
  • Have you had your dinner yet?
  • No, I haven't had my dinner yet.
  • She hasn't had her dinner yet, so she's waiting for you.
  • May 11, 2010 ... It's almost 8:00, and I haven't had my dinner yet. I have some Thai-seasoned cauliflower and yam soup leftover from a huge batch I made last ...
  • Oct 14, 2015 ... I haven't had my dinner yet. ;). Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control ...
  • Jan 15, 2022 ... My belly rumbled. “Freddie,” I said. He ignored me. “I haven't had my dinner yet.” He tightened into a ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... He bought me an adult pelican bib! He thinks it's hilarious. It says on it "if you can read this, I haven't had my dinner yet".
  • Sep 12, 2005 ... Well, I haven't had my dinner yet. [/harumph] How about a clatter of musicians, a spit of horns, a hush of pianists? Copy Link to Clipboard.
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... It's just for fun. Priscilla: I haven't had my dinner yet! Jake: If I hear a loud grumble, I know that someone with a loud grumble's gonna ...
  • Aug 2, 2010 ... I guess it isn't normal to eat at 10:30 pm (for chickens, anyway - I haven't had my dinner yet!) as she would be sleeping at this time. I ...
  • Jan 11, 2024 ... Get cornered though and you could be fresh meat... Sorry, I haven't had my dinner yet.
  • 4 days ago ... Diya Patel (@ihaveanidiya). 1 Like. I haven't had my dinner yet im ab to crash out .

Alternatives:

  • I haven't eaten my dinner yet.
  • I haven't finished my dinner yet.
  • I haven't had anything for dinner yet.
  • I haven't had my evening meal yet.
  • I haven't had my supper yet.

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