We're having a late lunch vs We have a late lunch

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We're having a late lunch' implies that the lunch is currently taking place or about to happen, while 'We have a late lunch' simply states the fact that the lunch is scheduled for a later time.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 8949 views

We're having a late lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the lunch is currently taking place or about to happen.

This phrase is used to express that the lunch is happening later than usual or at a later time in the day.

Examples:

We're having a late lunch today because of the meeting.
Do you want to join us? We're having a late lunch at 2 p.m.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

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“Yeah, our rehearsal took a little longer than usual, so we're having a late lunch.” He knelled down beside you but you didn't turn to look at him as you ...
Mar 12, 2015 ... We're having a late lunch reception in a park. I've eliminated the expensive proteins, doing marinated chicken pieces. I'm offering a salad ...
Aug 19, 2013 ... We're having a late lunch with friends at Fifteen in Watergate Bay so were planning to come back to Tintagel to watch the game but could ...
Sep 20, 2024 ... We're having a late lunch before Antonoff heads to the studio, a block away. “The studio” in this case is Electric Lady, a mythical spot in ...

Alternatives:

We are going to have a late lunch
We will be having a late lunch
We're going to have lunch late
We're having lunch later than usual

We have a late lunch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to state that the lunch is scheduled for a later time.

This phrase is used to simply state the fact that the lunch is planned for a later time, without implying that it is currently happening.

Examples:

We have a late lunch scheduled for 3 p.m.
Usually, we have a late lunch on Fridays.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

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May 31, 2021 ... We have a late lunch ADR at one and an early dinner ADR at the other. Will be cancelling one. Which would you keep? Upvote 4. Downvote 5 Go ...
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Jan 28, 2024 ... On days we have a late lunch/early dinner, I move my protein bar to have along with my yogurt. So, my window is usually: Fasting from 8pm to ...
Mar 19, 2017 ... By 11 or 12, we go back to the cabin for a nap, after which we have a late lunch in the Windjammer. We don't participate in very many of the ...
Jan 20, 2023 ... We have a late lunch (1 pm) because restaurants usually quiet down after the lunch hour and we have a quiet time for a long visit. Bunny and ...
Nov 9, 2022 ... In Loja we have a late lunch in an excellent restaurant. We buy fruit and drive a short distance up the mountain to spend the night in a wet ...
Oct 12, 2019 ... After biking 27 miles off and on for five hours, Bill recommended we have a late lunch at Phil's Fish Market & Eatery in Moss Landing. After ...
Jan 7, 2016 ... And because we tend to go in the morning, we have a late lunch at the Shamrock Restaurant, between Thurmont and Frederick along U.S. 15.

Alternatives:

We are scheduled to have a late lunch
Our lunch is planned for later
We usually have lunch late
Our lunch is set for a later time

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We're having a late lunch vs We have a late lunch