Grammar fix
discuss issues
talk about problems
To talk with someone about problems or difficult topics, often to find a solution or understand each other better.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- It's important for couples to discuss issues openly to avoid misunderstandings.daily life
- In my opinion, schools should encourage students to discuss issues such as bullying, so they can find solutions together.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: discuss issues (with someone)
WrongWe discussed about the issues.
RightWe discussed the issues.
'Discuss' takes the object directly — no 'about'.
Patterndiscuss issues (with someone)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Convened to deliberate outstanding matters' is bureaucratic; 'meet to discuss the issues' is natural.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Different from 'mention issues', which means to bring up problems without talking about them in detail.