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we are having a lunch vs we are having lunch

Both phrases are correct, but used in different contexts. 'We are having lunch' is the more common, natural way to express that you're currently eating lunch. On the other hand, 'We are having a lunch' is less common and might be used in a specific context where 'a lunch' refers to a particular type of lunch or event.
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we are having a lunch

This phrase is correct but less common. It might be used in specific contexts where 'a lunch' refers to a particular type of lunch or event.

This phrase can be used when referring to a specific type of lunch or event, such as 'We are having a lunch to celebrate the success of the project.'

Examples:

  • We are having a lunch to welcome our new team member.
  • We are having a lunch to discuss the upcoming changes.
  • We are having a lunch to celebrate the end of the year.
  • We are having a lunch to honor our volunteers.
  • We are having a lunch to raise funds for the charity.
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... ... we are having a lunch/bingo event. We invite all senior citizens to join us at the CTE Center (next to Angleton High School) from 11:00 a.m. ...
  • Restaurant La Concepcion, Valparaiso Picture: Unfortunately, We are having a lunch in rainy day. We can't see any beautiful view with the port - Check out ...
  • Sep 14, 2019 ... Hey Men, we are having a lunch on Saturday, September 28th, at 12 PM, at Living Free. Ya gotta eat! We are grilling hamburgers and hot dogs ...
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... 13 likes, 1 comments - bacalar.amsterdam on August 21, 2024: "LITTLE RECAP OF LAST WEEK! FROM SEPTEMBER ON WE ARE HAVING A LUNCH BREAK AND ...
  • Dec 19, 2005 ... At work we are having a lunch potluck this week. I offered to do the main dish, Ham. I was thinking buying the pre-sliced ham and then ...
  • Apr 7, 2010 ... we are having a lunch at my parents house afterward for about 50 people, I am making all the food, it won't cost me more then a couple ...
  • Mar 4, 2019 ... It's a holiday today for all of us and we are having a lunch feast!! It's maha shivratri and we are already feeling like the start of summer ...
  • Sep 13, 2010 ... We are having a lunch buffet. Report0 Reply · knedell · September 2010. We had about 35 plus kids. The baptism was over by 10:30 so we ...
  • Aug 24, 2016 ... On Saturday, November 5th we are having a lunch meet-up at 11:30 am at the OK Corral Gun Club Resort at 9449 NE 48th Street, Okeechobee FL ...

Alternatives:

  • We are having lunch to celebrate the success of the project.
  • We are having lunch to welcome our new team member.
  • We are having lunch to discuss the upcoming changes.
  • We are having lunch to celebrate the end of the year.
  • We are having lunch to honor our volunteers.

we are having lunch

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express that you are currently eating lunch.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently eating lunch or planning to eat lunch soon.

Examples:

  • We are having lunch at the new restaurant.
  • We are having lunch together tomorrow.
  • We are having lunch in the park.
  • We are having lunch with our colleagues.
  • We are having lunch at home.
  • Jan 4, 2017 ... We are having lunch. If you want to use the word ”taking”, it reflects an action that is in the near future. Ex.: 1. I will be taking my ...
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... 119 likes, 1 comments - deanfearing on March 12, 2024: "We are having lunch with the Trefethen Family along with good chef friend Cindy ...
  • Apr 13, 2008 ... Hi, We are having lunch at Whispering Canyon. Does everyone in the party have to order the family style platters, or can we each go our own way?
  • Aug 23, 2013 ... Are these sentences correct? It's about when we are having lunch today. Hello, are these sentences correct? When are we going for lunch ...
  • Jan 29, 2020 ... ... we are having lunch at the mall, but when we are having a meal at home those chicken bones must rest in peace. Can you let me communicate ...
  • Jul 25, 2014 ... Chow. Today we are having lunch at one of my favorite spots in Santa Monica and then later tonight we are having another late dinner with a big ...
  • Dec 10, 2009 ... My coauthor wants to discuss a problem with me. I want to talk about it when we are having lunch. Can I say "Let us discuss this at lunch"?
  • Mar 8, 2016 ... It's the weekend, time to play. During the winter months we do more indoor things; today we are having lunch and seeing a show, the pleasant ...
  • Jun 22, 2021 ... Somehow, I didn't get a photo taken with the amazing Judith Orr at the event, but here we are having lunch earlier in the day.

Alternatives:

  • We are eating lunch.
  • We are going to have lunch.
  • We are having our lunch break.
  • We are grabbing lunch.
  • We are having a quick lunch.

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