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I'm going out for lunch vs going out for lunch

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I'm going out for lunch" is a complete sentence where the subject 'I' is included. On the other hand, 'Going out for lunch' is a fragment that can be used as a response in an informal communication or as part of a conversation where the subject is understood. You can also add a subject at the beginning to form a correct, complete sentence (e.g., "The marketing team is going out to lunch.")
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I'm going out for lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is a complete sentence where the subject 'I' is explicitly mentioned. It is used to inform someone about your lunch plans.

Examples:

  • I'm going out for lunch. Do you want to join me?
  • I'm going out for lunch at 1 p.m.
  • I'm going out for lunch with my colleagues.
  • I'm going out for lunch to that new restaurant.
  • I'm going out for lunch, so I'll be back in an hour.
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... I'm going out for lunch with a girl I've known for years. When is a date a "date"? All related (34).
  • Aug 5, 2024 ... ... I'm going out for lunch with my friends, Ed and @jessbarrington_ and I'm sure we'll have a lovely time. Have a lovely day #ebautumn24 ...
  • Nov 15, 2018 ... I'm going out for lunch with a girl I've known for years. When is a date a "date"? When you pay for everything, But not for sex. It's a date ...
  • May 25, 2022 ... ... I'm going out for lunch do you want to come, isn't bad, you're doing it with or without her so it doesn't seem like a date. Upvote 5. Downvote
  • Apr 21, 2017 ... So by the middle of the week I've called in the cavalry: I'm going out for lunch. The Queen can eat starch when she's dining in company, so ...
  • Jan 31, 2016 ... I'm going out for lunch with a Japanese friend who's largely responsible for my Japanese vocabulary, so I thought I'd treat him.
  • This place is always a go to when I'm going out for lunch. Filling, delicious, and the people working are always great. Michael. almost 2 years ago. Michael.
  • Dec 30, 2022 ... I'm going out for lunch, I'm running to the pharmacy, I'm running errands on my way home. I'm meeting coworkers for events. Something about ...
  • Dec 1, 2014 ... I'm going out for lunch. I'm going out to have lunch (no article). chileno. Senior Member. Las Vegas, Nv. USA. Castellano - Chile. Dec 2 ...
  • Apr 17, 2018 ... I'm gonna speak to someone who doesn't know who in the hell Lord Denning/Justice Kirby/[insert name of Famous Firm] is. I'm going out for lunch.

Alternatives:

  • I'm going out for lunch with friends.
  • I'm going out for lunch now.
  • I'm going out for lunch later.
  • I'm going out for lunch at noon.
  • I'm going out for lunch, would you like to come?

going out for lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'Going out for lunch' is a fragment that can be used in a conversation where the subject is understood. It is a casual way to mention your lunch plans or respond to a question about your activities.

Examples:

  • A: What are you doing today? B: Just going out for lunch.
  • I'm going out for lunch. See you later!
  • Going out for lunch is always a nice break from work.
  • She's going out for lunch with her friends.
  • Going out for lunch is a good way to relax during the day.
  • Mar 19, 2011 ... You could say going "Out for Lunch" and that would be fine. Share. Share a link to this answer. Copy link. CC BY-SA 2.5 · Improve this answer.
  • Aug 21, 2023 ... Send your boss a quick email saying that in recap to your conversation you will be going out for lunch and you do not think it is fair that ...
  • Nov 15, 2018 ... I'm going out for lunch with a girl I've known for years. When is a date a "date"? When you pay for everything, But not for sex. It's a date ...
  • Nov 3, 2017 ... Co-workers always going out for lunch. What should I do? Other. I'm the only junior hire in the company, and my co-workers (who are all older ...
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... I'm going out for lunch with a girl I've known for years. When is a date a "date"? All related (34).
  • Dec 15, 2023 ... I'm easily at a point in life where going out for lunch would not effect my day to day at all. However, I stopped going out except for maybe ...
  • Jun 6, 2016 ... So, going to Happy Hours, meeting for breakfast, going out for lunch were part of my life with female colleagues. Good company of friends is ...
  • Jul 23, 2018 ... Going out for lunch is not only expensive, (especially if you are trying to eat healthy), but it is also not good for you! Upvote ·. 91.
  • May 30, 2017 ... Going Out for Lunch Is a Dying Tradition. Restaurants suffer as people eat at their desks; no more three-martini sit-down meals.

Alternatives:

  • Heading out for lunch
  • Off for lunch
  • Going for lunch
  • Grabbing lunch
  • Lunch break

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