Rabu, 21 Desember 2016
Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing
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The term "agree to disagree" or "agreeing to disagree" is a phrase in English referring to the resolution of a conflict (usually a debate or quarrel) whereby all parties tolerate but do not accept the opposing position(s).
Stating an opinion
-In my opinion...
-The way I see it...
-If you want my honest opinion....
-According to Lisa...
-As far as I'm concerned...
-If you ask me...
Asking for an opinon
-What's your idea?
-What are your thoughts on all of this?
-How do you feel about that?
-Do you have anything to say about this?
-What do you think?
-Do you agree?
-Wouldn't you say?
Expressing agreement
-I agree with you 100 percent.
-I couldn't agree with you more.
-That's so true.
-That's for sure.
-(slang) Tell me about it!
-You're absolutely right.
-Absolutely.
-That's exactly how I feel.
-Exactly.
-I'm afraid I agree with James.
-I have to side with Dad on this one.
-No doubt about it.
-(agree with negative statement) Me neither.
-(weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
-You have a point there.
-I was just going to say that.
Expressing disagreement
-I don't think so.
-(strong) No way.
-I'm afraid I disagree.
-(strong) I totally disagree.
-I beg to differ.
-(strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
-Not necessarily.
-That's not always true.
-That's not always the case.
-No, I'm not so sure about that.
Interruptions
-Can I add something here?
-Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
-If I might add something...
-Can I throw my two cents in?
-Sorry to interrupt, but...
-(after accidentally interrupting someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying...
-(after being interrupted) You didn't let me finish.
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