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We spoke a few minutes ago vs We have spoken over the phone

Both sentences are correct, but they express different ideas. 'We spoke a few minutes ago' refers to a recent conversation that took place in the past few moments, while 'we have spoken over the phone' means that you spoke with someone on the phone at some unspecified point in the past.
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Last updated: August 05, 2024 • 25200 views

We spoke a few minutes ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a recent conversation that took place in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that a conversation occurred a short time ago. It is suitable for informal conversations to refer to recent interactions.

Examples:

  • We spoke a few minutes ago, and he seemed really upset.
  • I can't believe we spoke a few minutes ago and now he's not answering my calls.
  • Oct 8, 2022 ... Hi there I think we spoke a few minutes ago but on the last page it wasn't letting me type anymore not sure why · The Orthopedic Surgeon can help ...
  • When we spoke a few minutes ago, I could hear the disappointment in your voice of the ending of my case after all your time and hard work. I just want to ...
  • We spoke a few minutes ago. 我们几分钟前才通过电话.
  • Mar 30, 2020 ... We spoke a few minutes ago and I wanted to ask one more ques ... Customer. Hi there, how are you? Please find attached the lease agreement so ...
  • Oct 17, 2016 ... Hi we spoke a few minutes ago, on the landline, concerning the note book, and you ask me to send you a message on Facebook. 8 yrs Report. K ...
  • Nov 3, 2023 ... We spoke a few minutes ago. Please see below. *Transform Home Improvement Products values you as a customer. You contacted us concerning ...
  • Jan 10, 2014 ... We spoke a few minutes ago with Jodie Fishbein, a Board member and one of the initial founders, who shared that the decision to dissolve was ...
  • Nov 29, 2021 ... Jennifer, as I mentioned to you when we spoke a few minutes ago. I will not be able to attend Roland's services, however I/we will be there ...
  • May 24, 2023 ... He did, and we spoke a few minutes ago. After telling him I've emailed and called multiple times with no success, he said they've been ...

We have spoken over the phone

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past conversation that happened over the phone.

This phrase is used to refer to a conversation that occurred in the past through a phone call. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Some examples from our editors:

  • We have spoken over the phone about the project details.
  • I remember we have spoken over the phone, but I can't recall the exact date.
  • Mar 27, 2024 ... even though we have spoken over the phone and also text, it's been 16 years since I've seen my good brother and friend Perry Gardner in person.
  • We have spoken over the phone 2-3 times. These visits are very hard to get in a timely manner. Our visit was very good and answered a lot of questions but ...
  • Oct 21, 2014 ... We have spoken over the phone, but haven't met. Simon, the company's managing director, wears his sleeves rolled up and his collar open. I ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... Thank you for helping me get into Purdue University! Dr. Trevor Adams did not teach me in a course directly, but we have spoken over the phone ...
  • Jun 7, 2024 ... We have spoken over the phone many times over the years but never have met in person. Jonathan has opened much of the world of jazz to me ...
  • Every time we have spoken over the phone he has always told me, "Never hesitate to call me for anything, you're never bothering me." I've never spoken too ...
  • Jun 13, 2024 ... Trevor Adams did not teach me in a course directly, but we have spoken over the phone several times since I signed up for COMPASS (Center of ...
  • when the dogs get excited they are going to see the trainer. Craig Martin. Haven't met Charly but we have spoken over the phone and on PM about my rescue boy ...

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