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What does “not see eye to eye (on something)” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
To disagree, often persistently, about something
“We don't see eye to eye on money.”
From the C1 lesson Agree to Disagree (disagreeing politely).
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What does “not see eye to eye (on something)” mean?
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Related phrases
- beg to differto politely disagree with someone
- see where someone is coming fromto understand the reasons behind someone's opinion, even if you disagree
- split the differenceto compromise, often meeting exactly halfway
- stand your groundto refuse to change your opinion or position, despite pressure
- concede a pointto admit that part of someone else's argument is correct
- have a bone to pick (with someone)to want to discuss something you're annoyed about with someone
- agree to disagreeto accept that you won't reach the same opinion, and stop arguing
- play devil's advocateto argue the opposite side, often just to test an idea
- get nowhereto make no progress in a discussion or argument