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take lunch vs have lunch

Both 'take lunch' and 'have lunch' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have lunch' is the more common and natural way to express the action of eating lunch. On the other hand, 'take lunch' can be used in a more formal or specific context, such as in a work setting or when referring to the action of physically taking the lunch from one place to another.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1741 views

take lunch

This phrase is correct but less common than 'have lunch'. It is typically used in more formal or specific contexts.

This phrase can be used in a formal or specific context, such as in a work setting or when referring to physically taking the lunch from one place to another.

Examples:

I usually take lunch at my desk during work hours.
She took her lunch to the park for a picnic.
He took his lunch break early today.
The company provides a space for employees to take lunch.
It's important to take lunch breaks to recharge.

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Would that my friend worked down the hallway still, free to take lunch with me every Friday... as was our wont.
Perhaps Your Highnesses would care to take lunch at the Louveciennes aqueduct?
OK, so, if the rest of you want to take lunch... I'll do Moss first.
We do not want it to be ceremonial, we do not simply want to take lunch in Rome, although Rome is a wonderful city.
I'd like to take lunch here, if I may?
Let's take a short break here to take lunch orders.
No one in this building forgets to tell me when they take lunch.
I will take lunch and dinner from home.
Gentlemen, I can take lunch orders at your convenience.
Gentlemen, I can take lunch orders at your convenience.
But the rest of us get to do more than take lunch orders.
I even got enough for us to take lunch.
We're not supposed to take lunch for another hour.
I even got enough for us to take lunch.
We don't really take lunch breaks here.
Is it cool if I take lunch?
I take lunch hour. This is not - no, no, no, this is not claps.
let's take lunch now, come back at two prompt, and start over again.
But most importantly, he's losing his role as hunter, gatherer, as you go out into the world and take lunch with dynamic men like me!
Take lunch with us, Father.

Alternatives:

have lunch
eat lunch
grab lunch
enjoy lunch
lunch

have lunch

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the action of eating lunch. It is widely used in everyday conversations.

This phrase is commonly used to refer to the action of eating lunch. It is a natural and widely accepted way to express this idea.

Examples:

Let's have lunch together tomorrow.
I usually have lunch at noon.
She had a quick lunch before the meeting.
Do you want to have lunch at that new restaurant?
Having lunch with friends is always enjoyable.

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Please, we came to have lunch.
No, we just came up to have lunch.
Now that that matter is settled, we'll have lunch.
I'm supposed to have lunch with my son, Steve.
We have lunch again next Tuesday?
I was wondering if we could have lunch together.
I'd be delighted to have lunch.
So we could just have lunch together or something.
He says he wants to have lunch with you.
So, sit here awkwardly, have lunch with me, and feel the torture.
I thought we could have lunch together.
We'll have lunch or a drink.
I thought we could start with an aperitif and then have lunch.
I've got to have lunch with Laurel.
Hannibal wants to have lunch with me, Richie.
Crane, you and I can't have lunch without peril.
I'd love to have lunch with you.
Boss, two Afghans want to have lunch here.
Maybe you two should have lunch sometime and talk shop.
We'll have lunch another time.

Alternatives:

take lunch
eat lunch
grab lunch
enjoy lunch
lunch

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