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Grammar fix

meaningful conversation

important talk

a conversation where people talk about real feelings, ideas, or important topics, not just small talk.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • After dinner, we had a meaningful conversation about our future plans.communication
  • In my opinion, having a meaningful conversation with friends or family helps to build stronger relationships and understand each other better.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: have/hold a meaningful conversation (with someone)

WrongWe did a meaningful conversation.

RightWe had a meaningful conversation.

You HAVE a conversation, not 'do' or 'make' one.

Patternhave/hold a meaningful conversation (with someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff We engaged in a conversation of genuine significance.

Natural We had a really meaningful conversation.

Natives 'have a meaningful conversation'; 'engage in a conversation of significance' is essay-speak.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • have a meaningful conversation
    havea real conversationa deep conversationa proper chat

Don't confuse it

A 'meaningful conversation' is deeper than 'small talk', which is just casual or polite conversation.

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