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Robson Leonel Branco
Is it correct to say "do lunch" ? I thought a little strange.
Jan 15, 2023 10:22 PM
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In the 60's and 70's in the US, it became trendy among the upper class and celebrities to say it that way. It meant "let's get together again at some (indefinite) point in time."
Today, it's often used satirically to make fun of how pretentious celebrities are. The idea is that while on the surface it sounds like an invitation, it can really be a brush-off in disguise since there isn't actually a specific invitation expressed.
January 16, 2023
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It is correct, but very informal.
January 15, 2023
"Do" is used in so many expressions it would not be possible to count them all. For example, you can "do the boogie-woogie" whilst it's more accurate to "dance the boogie-woogie". On the other hand, it sounds awkward to "do baseball" or "do singing". Awkward, but not wrong! These are not mistakes; they just aren't spoken much. In general, whenever you say "do (insert any noun here)", you will not be making a mistake so long as your meaning is understood. In most cases though, there is a better word to use: "play baseball" or "sing" or "dance the boogie-woogie" or "eat lunch".
January 16, 2023
People typically say "have lunch" or "meet for lunch".
January 16, 2023
More Likely "Take Lunch" or "Take a Lunch"
January 16, 2023
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Robson Leonel Branco
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