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went to lunch vs went for lunch

Both 'went to lunch' and 'went for lunch' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used depending on personal preference or regional variations.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 6985 views

went to lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates the action of physically moving to a location to have lunch.

Examples:

  • I went to lunch with my colleagues yesterday.
  • She went to lunch at her favorite restaurant.
  • They went to lunch at noon.
  • He went to lunch early today.
  • We went to lunch together.
  • Aug 27, 2012 ... Oh, isn't that a happy little question! Both "went to lunch" and "went for lunch" are correct, just like there are many ways to paint a ...
  • Sep 20, 2019 ... When I worked retail grocery a parcel pickup guy went to lunch and never came back. I had to cover the last four hours of his shift when I ...
  • Nov 18, 2024 ... I went to lunch today at 904-deli., and had the special which was Fried Fish and Shrimp, with French fries. I was so hungry that I ate it ...
  • May 5, 2022 ... I Accidentally Went To Lunch At The Wrong Time, What Should I Do? This is my first week of day shift, I realized that I just took lunch a ...
  • Sep 11, 2019 ... Other dev went to lunch leaving Debugging on. Question. Debug. We have a team of developers all working on several eSpaces, often two or three ...
  • Mar 10, 2017 ... Yes, women can cover a lot of ground while adjusting undergarments and waiting for battery life. Then two strangers, now friends, went to lunch ...
  • Apr 16, 2023 ... Went to lunch and never came back. I recently got a new job and was going to give my Coach a two weeks notice. I came in to a rough day of ...
  • Nov 13, 2024 ... I went to lunch yesterday with a few great friends, Scott Liken, Rich Mangicaro, Joe Wong, and James Gadson. James is one of my greatest ...
  • Sep 21, 2017 ... (I went to lunch with him yesterday.) Could you tell me the difference between the two, please? (go for lunch, go to lunch) And which one do ...

Alternatives:

  • went out to lunch
  • went for a lunch break
  • went out for lunch
  • went for a meal
  • went to grab lunch

went for lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also indicates the action of going to have lunch, with a slight emphasis on the purpose of having lunch.

Examples:

  • Let's go for lunch at that new cafe.
  • She went for lunch with her friends.
  • They went for lunch after the meeting.
  • He went for lunch to discuss the project.
  • We went for lunch to celebrate.
  • Aug 27, 2012 ... Oh, isn't that a happy little question! Both "went to lunch" and "went for lunch" are correct, just like there are many ways to paint a ...
  • Jun 18, 2024 ... Went for lunch and came back to this. Please help. Website was ... Please help!!
  • Sep 21, 2017 ... (I went for lunch with him yesterday.) 2: Let's go to lunch! (I went to lunch with him yesterday.) Could you tell me the difference between ...
  • Aug 15, 2024 ... She went for lunch and halfway through she text me. My tattoo artist tells me my friend is at a White Supremacist Cult. I send the article to ...
  • Did I pay my therapy bill the day I went for lunch? Flora Bar / The Met Breuer. August 24, 2018. Endives and Ribs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Endives and Ribs.
  • Nov 23, 2014 ... Hi, I'm new so welcome everyone and please help me with the following questions:) I'm wondering why do we say He went for lunch and not He ...
  • Tom, Dick and Harry went for lunch to a restaurant. Tom had $100 with him, Dick had $60 and Harry had $40. They got a bill for $104 and decided to give a tip ...
  • Sep 29, 2016 ... @Mari-LouA Is it wrong if I say I went for lunch to meet my parents. – Omkar Reddy. Commented Sep 29, 2016 at 7:05. No, it's not wrong. – Mari ...
  • Where the Beetle Went for Lunch is Sonja Ringo's first collection of poetry. these pages contain whispers from the birds, and translate the howls of wolves.

Alternatives:

  • went out for lunch
  • went to have lunch
  • went out to lunch
  • went for a meal
  • went to grab lunch

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