Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

Let’s take a look at some useful expressions for agreeing and disagreeing.

Agreeing

• I agree (Note: I am agree is incorrect. There is the more formal option ‘I am of agreement’ but this is not very common.)

• I think so too.

• I agree with you there.

• I think the same.

• That’s what I thought too.

• I concur.

• That’s a good/great/brilliant/smart etc idea.

• I couldn’t agree more. (strong agreement)

• Me too.

• Me neither. (expressing agreement of a negative sentence)

Disagreeing

• I don’t think so.

• I don’t agree./I disagree.

• I completely/totally disagree. (strong disagreement)

• You have a point, but…

• I hear what you’re saying, but…

• I don’t think we’re on the same page.

Conceding

When you change your opinion based on what the person has said.

• You have a point.

• I guess so./I suppose so.

• I guess that’s true./I suppose that’s true.

• You’re right there.

Let’s take a look at some example conversations:

“I don’t like horror movies at all. They’re just not my cup of tea.”

“Me neither. I can’t understand the appeal. I much prefer comedies – they’re much more relaxing.”

“I agree with you there.”

“The event was a disaster. There should have been much better organisation.”

“I couldn’t agree more. It was a total shambles.”

“The album wasn’t as good as I was expecting. I didn’t like it as much as the first one.”

“I hear what you’re saying, but I suppose they are trying to experiment with a new sound.”

“I suppose that’s true. You can’t please everyone.”