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Opinión - Desacuerdo o Desaprobación

Explora los modismos en inglés sobre desacuerdo o desaprobación con ejemplos como "cruzar espadas" y "alarido".

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English idioms related to Opinion
hard pass
[Frase]

a very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

Ex: His suggestion to host the party at his place received hard pass due to its small size and lack of amenities .
no dice
[interjección]

used to say that one has no chance in achieving success or is out of luck when trying to do something

ni hablar, no hay manera

ni hablar, no hay manera

Ex: I floated the idea of retiring early to my spouse but they said no dice since our savings wouldn't support it.
I beg to differ
[Oración]

used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

siento tener que discrepar, siento tener que diferir

siento tener que discrepar, siento tener que diferir

Ex: I think the new trend is ridiculous.
thumbs down
[Sustantivo]

used to indicate failure or disapproval

pulgar abajo

pulgar abajo

Ex: When I asked her opinion of the restaurant , she promptly gave thumbs down for small portions and dull food .

used to politely express complete disagreement

con todos los respetos, con el debido respeto

con todos los respetos, con el debido respeto

Ex: With respect, I think you ’re wrong .
at odds
[Frase]

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

en desacuerdo

en desacuerdo

Ex: The committee members at odds over the proposed changes to the policy , highlighting differing perspectives on the matter .

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

Ex: The self-help book promised to offer readers numerous pearls of wisdom to navigate the challenges of personal growth and success.

to say that someone's opinion or judgment is completely wrong

Ex: If they expect us to agree without any discussion, they have another thing coming; we need to address our concerns first.
all wet
[Frase]

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

Ex: Don't trust his directions; he's all wet about the location of the new restaurant—it's on the opposite side of town.

very strange or shocking, particularly in a way that is hilarious

Ex: The proposal to use rubber chickens as office decorations is enough to make a cat laugh.

to support someone who has very little or no chance of success

Ex: Unfortunately for the investors, the company clearly backed the wrong horse with that ill-fated acquisition.

not having anything or much in common

Ex: The preferences of the team members poles apart when it came to choosing a vacation destination , leading to a lengthy debate .

used to say that each person has their unique set of preferences and ideologies

Ex: Some enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, but others find peace in the quiet countryside—to each one's own.

to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to draw a line on certain terms to protect your interests and reach a fair agreement.

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

entrar en conflicto con

entrar en conflicto con

Ex: In the courtroom , the attorneys are likely cross swords over the admissibility of certain evidence , leading to a contentious legal battle .

a public display of disapproval or anger

Ex: The unjust verdict in the high-profile trial led to a hue and cry for judicial reform .

to demonstrate one's anger or objection loudly, often in public

Ex: Realizing the error in the billing statement, the customer had to kick up a fuss to rectify the overcharge on their account.
nothing doing
[interjección]

used as a firm refusal to something, particularly to someone's request

Ni hablar., De ninguna manera.

Ni hablar., De ninguna manera.

Ex: The proposal to relocate the office to a remote location was met with a unanimous nothing doing " from the employees .

to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

cambiar de idea

cambiar de idea

Ex: When faced with criticism for their pricing strategy , the company sang a different song, promising to review and adjust their prices .
sticking point
[Sustantivo]

a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

escollo

escollo

Ex: The potential merger faced sticking point when the two companies could n't agree on the leadership structure of the combined entity .
flip side
[Frase]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: flip side of taking on more responsibility at work is the increased stress and pressure .
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