Unit 11. Supplementary Ways of expressing people's opinions

1. Asking if someone agrees

Don't you agree?

Don't you think so?

Don't you feel / think … ?

Is it right?

2. Agreeing Standard

That's quite right.

That's true.

Yes, I agree … .

I quite agree.

Informal

Well, that's the right thing.

You're so right!

I'm with you here.

Yes! Right!

Exactly.

More formal

I absolutely agree.

I entirely agree.

I completely agree with you.

3. Disagreeing Standard

I don't agree you.

I disagree.

Nothing of the kind / soft.

You can't be serious!

You must be joking!

Informal

Don't be silly!

You are kidding!

Rubbish! Nonsense!

No way! You can't mean that!

Never (very strong)

Formal

I'm afraid … .

I disagree with you on that point.

I see things rather differently.

That's not the way I see it.

4. Saying you are partly agreed.

Standard

I partly agree (with you), but … .

Yes, I suppose so, but … .

Yes, but don't you think … ?

That's all very well, but … .

O.K. but … .

Informal

Yes, perhaps, but … .

I see your point, but … .

I agree with you to a certain extent.

That's true to a certain extent / up to point.

More formal I wouldn't deny that, but …