Collocation
have a conversation
to talk with someone in an exchange of ideas or information
Definition
'have a conversation' is a common English collocation. to talk with someone in an exchange of ideas or information
have + a conversation (+ with + someone) (+ about + something)
“We need to have a conversation about what happens next.”
Examples
- Can we have a conversation after class?
- I had a conversation with my boss about my schedule.
- They are having a conversation in the hallway.
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- We should have a conversation about boundaries before we move in together.
- She wants to have a conversation with you, not argue.
- He finally had a conversation with his father about the past.
- Let’s have a conversation about how we can improve the process.
- If we can have a conversation without interruptions, we will solve this faster.
- The therapist encouraged them to have a conversation when they felt calm.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable