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What does “agree to disagree” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
To accept that you won't reach the same opinion, and stop arguing
“We agreed to disagree about politics.”
From the B2 lesson Agree to Disagree (disagreeing politely).
C1
To accept that you won't reach the same opinion, and stop arguing
“We finally agreed to disagree about politics.”
Say it smoothly: “agree-too-disagree”
From the C1 lesson Agree to Disagree (disagreeing politely).
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What does “agree to disagree” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“agree to disagree” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 1 (Life, People and Places) and C1 Pack 1 (Life, People and Places).
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