43 // Agreeing and Disagreeing Flashcards
have the same opinion as someone
AGREE WITH
Everyone agrees with John that Sian should get the job.
believe that someone or something is wrong
DISAGREE WITH
Martin and Simon disagreed with each other about what color to paint the kitchen.
unwillingly agree to do something
GO ALONG WITH
I want to go on an expensive vacation this year. I’m trying to persuade my husband to go along with the idea.
disapprove of something
FROWN ON STH
My aunt frowns on people wearing shoes indoors. She makes her friends take them off when they visit.
rely on someone
COUNT ON
I can always count on my sister to comfort me when I’m upset.
be opposed to something
OBJECT TO
Laura objected to Ankita’s proposals for the new restaurant.
reveal your opposition to something in public
COME OUT AGAINST
Our local representative has come out against the plans for a new housing development.
support someone in an argument
SIDE WITH
Whenever there’s a disagreement at work, Paulina always sides with our boss. It’s so irritating!
defend someone or yourself against someone else
STAND UP TO
Carla stood up to the bullies. She told them to stop being mean to her brother.
resist or oppose something
PUSH BACK ON
The workers at the factory are pushing back on the management’s attempt to introduce a pay cut.
dislike someone for an unknown reason
HAVE STH AGAINST
I think Sonia has something against me. She never wants to talk to me.
reject an idea
SHOOT DOWN
My idea was shot down by the panel before I had a chance to explain it to them.
respond to someone who has criticized you
FIGHT BACK
When Emily’s boss accused her of being lazy, she fought back by showing him the clothes she had made that morning.
deal with criticism or a difficult situation by laughing at it
LAUGH STH OFF
Terry’s colleagues always make fun of his shirts, but he just laughs it off.
do something positive to correct a mistake
MAKE UP FOR STH
Donna bought her brother some chocolates to make up for the things she had said to him.
