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See eye to eye
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To agree with another person about something.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- We do not see eye to eye on the best way to organise the event.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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We do not ________ on the best way to organise the event.
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See eye to eye — To agree with another person about something.
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To agree with another person about something.
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When to use it
Use this conversational expression when comparing opinions. It often appears in negative sentences to describe a disagreement without directly attacking either person.
More examples in context
- Mira and I see eye to eye about keeping the meetings short.
- They did not see eye to eye at first, but they listened to each other’s reasons.
Usage note
Use see eye to eye with a person and on or about a topic. Eye stays singular in both positions. Disagreeing on one issue does not mean a relationship is generally unfriendly.
A short conversation
A: Do you both support the new timetable?
B: Not entirely. We do not see eye to eye on the early start.
A: Let’s discuss the alternatives.
One more practice question
What does “They see eye to eye on the plan” mean?
A. They agree about the plan.
B. They have not heard anything about the plan.
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A. Seeing eye to eye means sharing an opinion or being in agreement about the issue.
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