Agreeing in English

In English conversations, people often say that they agree or disagree with each other. There are many ways of
agreeing or disagreeing and the one you use depends on how strongly you agree or disagree. Here's a list of some
common expressions.

Agreeing in English
"Yes, and…" (One of the most common ways to agree in English is to say "Yes" then go on to add another reason
why you agree with "and…")

"I think you're right."

"I agree with you."

Strong agreement
"I couldn't agree with you more."

"You're absolutely right."

"I agree entirely."

"I totally agree."

"I completely agree."

Partly agreeing
"I agree with you up to a point, but…"

"That's quite true, but…"

"I agree with you in principle, but…"

Disagreeing
"Yes, but…" (Probably the most common way to disagree is to say you agree by saying "yes", but then go on to say
something different with "but…")

"I'm not sure I agree with you."

"(I'm afraid) I don't agree."

"(I'm afraid) I disagree."

"(I'm afraid) I can't agree with you."

"(I'm afraid) I don't share your opinion."

"I think we're going to have to agree to disagree." (There is nothing else you can agree on except the fact that you
disagree with each other!)
Note
When you disagree with someone in English, you can often sound more polite by using a phrase such as "I'm
afraid…" or "I'm sorry, but…"

Disagreeing strongly
"I don't agree at all."

"I totally disagree."

"I couldn't agree with you less."

"I really can't agree with you there."

Now try our quiz!

Speaking Exercise: Agreeing and disagreeing

Check out our speaking page on agreeing with people, then try the quiz below!

Level: Elementary and above

1. Your friend says, ''Lets go out tonight'' and you think it's a good idea. You say:

  I agree.

  I'm agree.

  I'm agreeing.

2. Your friend asks, ''What about getting a pizza tonight?'' You think it's a good idea and say:

  I agree to you.

  I agree with you.

  I'm not sure.

3. You and a friend want to buy a birthday present for another friend. You suggest buying tickets for a
concert then ask your friend :

  Are you agree?

  Do you agree?

  Do you think I'm right?

4. Someone says, ''It's cold today'' and you agree. You say:
   You're right!

  You've right!

  You so right!

5. Your friend is talking about a film you both saw and says it was fantastic. You agree and say:

  I absolute agree.

  I completely agree.

  I agree up for a point.

6. Someone says something you completely agree with. You say:

  I agree in total.

  I couldn't agree with you less.

  I couldn't agree with you more.

7. Someone says that your home football team will win their next match. You don't really agree and say:

  I'm not quite sure.

  I'm not real sure.

  I'm not so sure.

8. You are discussing politics with a friend and they say something that you ''half'' agree with. You say:

  I agree up to a point.

  I don't total agree with you.

  I part agree with you.

9. Someone says something you disagree with. You say:

  I don't agree.

  I'm not agree.

  I not agree.
10. You know that you and your friend will never agree about something! You say:

  Lets agree to disagree.

  Lets argue again.

  Lets disagree.