long conversation vs long talk

Both 'long conversation' and 'long talk' are correct phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to refer to a conversation or talk that lasts for a significant amount of time.

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long conversation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a conversation that lasts for a considerable amount of time.

Examples:

We had a long conversation about our future plans.
The long conversation with her friend helped her feel better.
After a long conversation, they finally reached an agreement.
He enjoyed the long conversation with his grandparents.
The long conversation left them feeling exhausted.

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That's a long conversation with our friends at Jimenez.
This is all a part of a long conversation.
Just had a nice, long conversation with your spotter.
Basically, we had this long conversation.
Suddenly a voice of heaven rang at my poor ears, beginning a long conversation.
During the hour long conversation the hacker mentioned he had a car for sale.
You know, got a little dinner, a long conversation.
I've just had a long conversation with a Bedouin translator.
I just had a long conversation with the school guidance counselor.
I just had a very long conversation with my counterpart at I.C.E.
AsiaNews has decided to serialize the long conversation between Prof. Madsen and Samuel Tsoi.
I really don't have time for a long conversation.
You need to have a long conversation with Dexter Morgan.
Here's some bits of our long conversation.
It seems he had a long conversation with a paranoid schizophrenic, George Noyce.
After a long conversation she says to her servants,
She was in. The guard departed and I stood there waiting while two guards carried on a long conversation.
Understand a long conversation on abstract or complex subjects (make inferences)
I think I'm going to have a nice long conversation with Katie, and lay out all the facts for her.
Therefore during my visit to Moscow some 10 days ago I had a very long conversation with Foreign Minister Lavrov in which I discussed this important issue.

Alternatives:

extended conversation
prolonged conversation
lengthy conversation
extended talk
prolonged talk

long talk

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a talk that lasts for a significant period of time.

Examples:

They had a long talk about their relationship.
The long talk with the boss clarified many issues.
After a long talk, they decided to take a break.
She needed a long talk with her best friend.
The long talk helped them understand each other better.

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I had a long talk with your uncle in Mosul.
Also, I had a long talk with the bishop.
I want a long talk with anybody betting against me.
Just had a long talk with Kimble Hookstraten about 8180.
I've just had a long talk with him.
About motorcycles in general can be a long talk.
A little walk and a long talk.
I had a long talk with that lady in musical therapy.
I just had a long talk with Shane.
I had a long talk with Mozzie.
So, Miranda and I, we had a long talk.
I had a long talk with Valentina this morning.
Like I said, it was a long talk.
I had a long talk with Milos.
I've already had a long talk with both of your girls.
I had a long talk with Lung Hay.
I had a long talk with him.
I had a long talk with myself.
Well, I bet that was a long talk.
I had a long talk with Jason.

Alternatives:

extended talk
prolonged talk
lengthy talk
extended conversation
prolonged conversation

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