09 // Agreeing and disagreeing Flashcards
to be in agreement
TO BE ON THE SAME PAGE
We’re on the same page about who should get this job.
give permission or approval
GIVE THE GO-AHEAD
Samira has been given the go-ahead to play tennis after her injury.
GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT
The government has given the green light to the construction of a new train station.
GIVE THE THUMBS-UP
Fran’s dad gave her the thumbs-up to go out with her friends.
similar in terms of thoughts, ideas, or attitude
ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH
It’s great to work with creative people in this team. We’re all on the same wavelength.
agree fully or have a similar attitude
աչքով աչք ունենալ
SEE EYE TO EYE
I’m glad my boss and I see eye to eye about recycling in the office.
reach an agreement
գործարքի հասնել
STRIKE A DEAL
We struck a deal with the clients after we offered them a discount.
a position between two different opinions, or a compromise
THE MIDDLE GROUND
We found the middle ground about how much to spend on our new car.
come to an agreement
կոմպրոմիսի գալ
REACH A COMPROMISE
Diana and I reached a compromise about what movie to watch tonight.
կիսով չափ զիջել
MEET SB HALFWAY
My son wanted to stay out all night. I met him halfway and let him stay out until midnight.
unable to agree
TO BE AT ODDS
Nelson and Carole are at odds about which car to buy.
react angrily
բերնին գալ
JUMP DOWN SB’S THROAT
Don jumped down my throat when I suggested he clean the kitchen.
accept each other’s differing opinion
AGREE TO DISAGREE
My girlfriend and I have agreed to disagree about what to do on vacation.
a subject that people argue about regularly
կռվախնձոր
A BONE FOR CONTENTION
Who takes the dog for a walk is a bone for contention for our kids.
argue all the time
FIGHT LIKE CATS AND DOGS
Lenka and I fought like cats and dogs when we were children.
reach an agreement after a long discussion
HAMMER OUT A DEAL
The negotiating teams stayed up all night hammering out a deal.
end an argument that has lasted a long time
TO BURY THE HATCHET
My neighbor and I have buried the hatchet after arguing about the parking.
