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

Both these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'We're having a late lunch' implies the lunch is currently taking place or is about to happen, while 'We have a late lunch' simply states the fact that the lunch is scheduled for a later time.
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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.
  • Jan 23, 2020 ... We're having a late lunch... would anyone like to join us?! Tell us what you would add to this meal. Leave a comment below!
  • Jan 23, 2020 ... We're having a late lunch... would anyone like to join us?! Tell us what you would add to this meal. Leave a comment below!
  • Oct 16, 2017 ... ... we're having a late lunch and some of the best parts of the day (cooler temps, calmer water) are history. So, if you've got seven days, your ...
  • Aug 14, 2017 ... We're having a late lunch at Alley Taco . After operating out of Marcus Market they have a new space on Willis to call home. Serving up ...
  • Feb 27, 2016 ... Today we're having a late lunch at the second location of Eataly taking over the fourth floor of a shopping complex on Via Durini. A cozy ...
  • We're having a late lunch at Alley Taco . After operating out of Marcus Market they have a new space on Willis to call home. Serving up California-style ...
  • “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.
  • Jan 25, 2023 ... We have a late lunch reservation at Space 220 (3PM), can we request items from the dinner menu, which I believe starts at 4pm?” Hello, Jesus ...
  • Nov 1, 2024 ... We have a late lunch reservation for Rancho Del Zocalo tomorrow for Fantasmic Dining. Can anyone tell me where our seats for the Fantasmic ...
  • 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 ...
  • Should we have a late lunch or early dinner? I was assuming we would have lunch there, but I see some people say to take the ferry back in the evening for the ...
  • 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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