Collocation
have a conversation
Definition
to talk with someone in an exchange of ideas or information
'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 + topic)
“I’d like to have a conversation with you about what happened.”
Examples
- Can we _____ a conversation after class?
- I want to _____ a conversation with my manager today.
- We _____ a conversation about weekend plans.
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- They’re _____ a conversation in the hallway right now.
- Let’s _____ a conversation about your goals for this project.
- She asked to _____ a conversation with me in private.
- We need to _____ a conversation before the deadline gets any closer.
- He regretted the way he _____ a conversation with his friend yesterday.
- I’m not ready to _____ a conversation about that topic yet.
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