agree to differ
Of two parties, to mutually accept that they simply do not (and will not) share the same view on a particular issue, in the interest of moving past the issue or avoiding further confrontation. After their discussion about politics intensified, Fred and Sue had to agree to differ before it impacted their friendship. I'm sick of arguing with you, so let's just agree to differ and move on from this issue. Let's just agree to differ on this topic and start talking about something else, huh?
agree to disagree
Of two parties, to mutually accept that they simply do not (and will not) share the same view on a particular issue, in the interest of moving past the issue or avoiding further confrontation. After their discussion about politics intensified, Fred and Sue had to agree to disagree before it impacted their friendship. I'm sick of arguing with you, so let's just agree to disagree and move on from this issue. Let's just agree to disagree on this topic and start talking about something else, huh?
disagree with (one) on (something)
To have a different opinion, view, etc. from one on some issue or topic. I'm sorry, but I just have to disagree with you on that point. I think the opposite is true. Our administration vehemently disagrees with the judge on this issue, and we intend to appeal as soon as possible. How can you disagree with me on this? He's obviously the best player in the league—he just won the MVP!
disagree with (someone or something)
1. To have a different opinion, view, etc. than someone or something. I'm sorry, but I just have to disagree with you on that point. I think the opposite is true. Our administration vehemently disagrees with the judge about this issue, and we intend to appeal as soon as possible. How can you disagree with me on this? He's obviously the best player in the league—he just won the MVP!
2. To dispute, be opposed to, or have a differing opinion about something. I understand what you mean, but I disagree with your interpretation of what happened. I don't see how you can disagree with the report—facts are facts! You can't exactly disagree with the security cam footage they have of you breaking in.
3. To have a negative physical effect on someone. The food at that restaurant always seems to disagree with me. The heat just disagrees with me. I always start to feel unwell after too much time in the sun. I never used to get nauseous on car rides, but they totally disagree with me now.
I beg to disagree
I politely disagree. I'm sorry, headmaster, but I beg to disagree. Students at this school should have more access to financial aid and scholarships, not less. He thinks that the evening was a disaster, but I beg to disagree—I saw plenty of guests enjoying themselves! A: "I was only making conversation, Mother." B: "Well, I beg to disagree. What I saw was a flirtatious interaction between you and a married woman!"
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agree to disagree
Cliché [for two or more parties] to calmly agree not to come to an agreement in a dispute. We have accomplished nothing except that we agree to disagree.
disagree with someone
[for food or drink] to upset someone's stomach. Milk always disagrees with me. Onions disagree with my husband, so he never eats them.
disagree (with someone) (about someone or something)
and disagree (with someone) (on someone or something)to hold views about someone or something that are opposed to someone else's views. I take it you disagree with me about Tom. Don't disagree about Tom with me. I disagree about this with almost everyone. I disagree with you.
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