agreement phrases

Meanings

1. 1phraseplural

   Fixed expressions used to say that you agree with someone or share the same opinion.

   Grammar: Used as a plural noun phrase to talk about a group of expressions; you can say 'a phrase for agreeing' for one item.

   Patterns

   • agreement phrases
   • a phrase for agreeing
   • use an agreement phrase

   The teacher gave us a list of agreement phrases like 'I couldn't agree more'.

   Using agreement phrases makes your conversation sound more natural.

   She learned several agreement phrases before her job interview.

2. 2phraseplural

   Expressions used to show that people have reached the same decision or arrangement.

   Grammar: Used when the focus is on confirming a shared decision, not just sharing an opinion.

   Patterns

   • agreement phrases
   • phrases that show agreement

   In business meetings, agreement phrases such as 'that works for us' are very useful.

   The contract contained several agreement phrases confirming the terms.

Common combinations

I couldn't agree more

'I couldn't agree more,' she said when I mentioned the problem.

we're on the same page

It's good that we're on the same page about the budget.

that works for me

'Tuesday at ten?' 'That works for me.'

you have a point

You have a point, but I still think we should wait.

I see it the same way

I see it the same way as you do.

Synonyms and how they differ

expressions of agreement

A more formal label for the same idea; 'agreement phrases' is the simpler, everyday term.

responses

'Responses' is broader and includes disagreement; 'agreement phrases' refers only to agreeing.

Opposites

Word family

agree verb

To have the same opinion as someone else.

agreement noun

A shared opinion or a formal arrangement.

agreeable adjective

Pleasant or willing to accept something.

Commonly confused: agreement phrases or agreement?

Practice

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