Agreeing and Disagreeing
1. Agreement
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- - I agree completely (with what you say).
- That's just/exactly what I think/believe.
- In my opinion, you are right/correct.
- That's my opinion, too.
- I couldn't agree more.
- There's no doubt about it.
- You can say that again!
- You bet!
2. Disagreement
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- - I disagree with what you're saying.
- I don't agree with you/think so/see it that way.
- I couldn't agree less.
- I couldn't disagree more.
- You've got to be joking/kidding!
- You can't really be serious!
- Come off it!
3. Polite disagreement
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- - I respect your opinion/You have a right to your opinion, but I think...
- I'm not sure I can agree with what you say about...
- I understand what you're saying but...
- You could be right, but...
- But I thought...
- Yes, but...
See also:
- Greeting People and Responding to Greetings
- Making and Responding to Introductions
- Saying Goodbye
- Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations
- Thanking People and Responding to Thanks
- Apologizing and Responding to Apologies
- Complimenting and Responding to Compliments
- Getting Attention and Interrupting a Conversation
- Asking for Information and Giving Directions
- Making and Responding to Requests
- Offering to Help and Responding
- Expressing Sympathy and Responding
- Expressing Opinions
