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Expressions for Agreeing

and Disagreeing
Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

 Starting an opinion  Asking for an opinon

 In my opinion...  What's your idea?


 The way I see it...  What are your thoughts on
 If you want my honest all of this?
opinion....  How do you feel about that?
 According to Lisa...  Do you have anything to say
 As far as I'm concerned... about this?
 If you ask me...  What do you think?
 Do you agree?
 Wouldn't you say?
Expressing agreement
 I agree with you 100  I'm afraid I agree with
percent. James.
 I couldn't agree with you  I have to side with Dad on
more. this one.
 That's so true.  No doubt about it.
 That's for sure.  (agree with negative
 (slang) Tell me about it! statement) Me neither.
 You're absolutely right.  (weak) I suppose so./I guess
 Absolutely. so.
 That's exactly how I feel
 You have a point there.
 Exactly.
 I was just going to say that.
 Expressing  Interruptions
disagreement
 Can I add something here?
 I don't think so.  Is it okay if I jump in for a
 (strong) No way. second?
 I'm afraid I disagree.
 If I might add something...
 (strong) I totally disagree.
 Can I throw my two cents in?
 I beg to differ.
 Sorry to interrupt, but...
 (strong) I'd say the exact
 (after accidentally interrupting
opposite. someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR
Sorry, you were saying...
 Not necessarily.  (after being interrupted) You
 That's not always true. didn't let me finish.
 That's not always the case.
 No, I'm not so sure about that.
Settling an argument

 Let's just move on, shall we?


 Let's drop it.
 I think we're going to have to agree to
disagree.
 (sarcastic) Whatever you say./If you say so.

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