Idiomatic Expressions for Agreement and Disagreement

Vocabulary flashcards covering idiomatic expressions and phrases related to agreement, disagreement, and reactions based on the provided lecture notes.

to take kindly to sb/sth

To show that one is attracted by or pleased with someone or something

you bet

Used to strongly affirm or agree with a statement

common ground

Shared opinions, beliefs, or interests between parties that have disagreements about other things

fair enough

Used to acknowledge the validity or logic behind someone’s assertion, even if one doesn’t entirely agree with it

to see eye to eye

To completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

to preach to the choir / to the converted

To attempt to make people accept ideas, opinions, etc. that they already agree with

to hit the nail on the head

To say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

to ring true

To seem true or reasonable to one

it would not do sb any harm

Used to refer to something as a good idea or a reasonable choice

to eat one’s words

To take back something one has said previously

that is about the size of it

Used to emphasize the truth of what one is saying

to sign on the dotted line

To sign a document to show that one has agreed to do or buy something

to sit well / right with sb/sth

To be agreeable or acceptable to someone or something

hard pass

A very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

no dice

Used to say that one has no chance in achieving success or is out of luck

I beg to differ / disagree

Used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

with (all due) respect

Used to politely express complete disagreement

at odds

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

to have another thing coming

To say that someone’s opinion or judgment is completely wrong

all wet

Used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

enough to make a cat laugh

Very strange or shocking, particularly in a way that is hilarious

poles apart

Not having anything or much in common

to each one’s own

Used to say that each person has their unique set of preferences and ideologies

to draw the/a line

To define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate

to cross swords

To argue or have a disagreement with someone

to kick up a fuss

To demonstrate one’s anger or objection loudly, often in public

to sing a different tune/song

To talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

so help me (God)

Used to emphasize one’s seriousness, determination, or truthfulness