[going for a walk] or [taking a walk]

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[going for a walk] or [taking a walk]

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I have made up the example below.

(1) Jack asks me, "Long time no see. Nice to see you on the street. Where are you going?"
(a) I reply, "I am going for a walk."

Most of my non-native English speaking friends think "going for a walk" is wrong because you are walking around outside. It should be rephased to make the construction below.

(b) I reply, "I am taking a walk."

If you are in the middle of your walk, do you say, "going for or taking a walk."? Thank you for your help.
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Re: [going for a walk] or [taking a walk]

Post by Alan »

(Not grammar but...) yes, 'taking a walk' would be slightly more natural in context
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