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We discussed the matter yesterday. vs We discussed about the matter yesterday.

'We discussed the matter yesterday.' is correct, while 'We discussed about the matter yesterday.' is incorrect. In English, the verb 'discuss' doesn't need the preposition 'about' after it. It's more common and accurate to use 'discuss' directly followed by the topic of discussion.
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We discussed the matter yesterday.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express that a conversation or exchange of ideas took place about a specific topic in the past.

Examples:

  • We discussed the project yesterday.
  • They discussed the plan for the event yesterday.
  • She discussed the issue with her colleagues yesterday.
  • The team discussed the budget yesterday.
  • He discussed the proposal with the client yesterday.
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  • Dec 19, 2021 ... Answer: We discussed the matter yesterday.
  • Nov 19, 2020 ...We discussed the matter yesterday and the day before yesterday so that, based on recommendations from scientists, epidemiologists, the ...
  • Jan 30, 2019 ... ... we discussed the matter yesterday. I shall be brief, because I wish to discuss, and not to dispute. I shall be brief, because I wish to ...
  • Jun 24, 2022 ... “So, we discussed the matter yesterday to enable all parties to come up with suggestions to jointly resolve flash flood issues in their ...
  • Jun 30, 2012 ... “As we discussed the matter yesterday (Wednesday), we decided that the Central Committee should look at the issue of DCCs and we came to the ...
  • - Right: We discussed the matter yesterday. - Wrong: He described about the scenery. - Right: He described the scenery. - Wrong: I have ordered for three ...
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... Correct: we discussed the matter yesterday. Wrong: we enjoyed very well at the ceremony. Correct: we enjoyed ourselves very well at the ...
  • Jul 26, 2013 ... The Zebras play Bafana Bafana in their final Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifier. "We discussed the matter yesterday and took a position. For now, ...

We discussed about the matter yesterday.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'about' should not follow the verb 'discuss.'

  • Aug 23, 2019 ... We discussed about the matter yesterday correct sentence. 2. See answers. Unlocked badge showing an astronaut's boot touching down on the moon.
  • Correct the following sentences - 1) We discussed about the matter yesterday. 2) John is tired in doing this work. Answer... UP DELED 2 SEMESTER English p7 ...
  • Jan 6, 2024 ... We discussed about the matter yesterday. (Change into Negative sentence) iv. Nothing will come. nothing. (Use correct 'Preposition') v. He ...
  • এবং এগুলোর পরে সাধারণত preposition বসে না। উদাহরণ: - Wrong: We discussed about the matter yesterday. - Right: We discussed the matter yesterday. - Wrong: He described ...
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... Wrong: we discussed about the matter yesterday. Correct: we discussed the matter yesterday. Wrong: we enjoyed very well at the ceremony ...
  • We discussed about the matter yesterday. A. less human assault B. We discussed the matter yesterday. B. more human assaults C. We have discussed about the ...
  • (a) We discussed about the matter yesterday. (b) I have ordered for three cups of coffee. (c) I suggest you to apply for the post. (d) He described about ...
  • Choose the part of the following sentence that has an error:- We discussed about the matter yesterday. A. B C D. A B C D. 8. Choose the part of the following ...
  • Jul 29, 2016 ... (1)We discussed about the matter yesterday.(私たちは昨日、その問題について話し合った。) 一般に日本では次の(2)が正答とされています ...

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