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Opinion - Disagreement or Disapproval

Explore English idioms regarding disagreement or disapproval with examples like "cross swords" and "hue and cry".

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English idioms related to Opinion
hard pass
hard pass
[phrase]

a very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

Ex: When he suggested working unpaid overtime, my answer was a hard pass. 
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no dice
no dice
[interjection]

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

Ex: I asked for an extension, but no dice. 
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I beg to (differ|disagree)
I beg to differ
[sentence]

used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

Ex: I beg to differ; the results actually show the opposite. 
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thumbs down

used to indicate failure or disapproval

Ex: The proposal got a thumbs down from the board. 
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with (all due|) respect

used to politely express complete disagreement

Ex: With all due respect, that is not what the data shows. 
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at odds
at odds
[phrase]

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

Ex: Their views on education are at odds. 
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[pearl] of wisdom

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

Ex: My grandmother gave me a pearl of wisdom: never make big decisions when you are angry. 
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to [have] another thing coming

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

Ex: If you think I will clean up your mess, you have another thing coming. 
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all wet
all wet
[phrase]

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

Ex: His theory about the missing money was all wet. 
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enough to make a cat laugh

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

Ex: His excuse was enough to make a cat laugh. 
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to [back] the wrong horse

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

Ex: He backed the wrong horse when he supported the manager everyone wanted replaced. 
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poles apart
poles apart
[phrase]

not having anything or much in common

Ex: Their political views are poles apart. 
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to each {one's} own

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

Ex: I would never paint my kitchen purple, but to each one's own. 
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to [draw] (the|a) line

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

Ex: I can help with the report, but I draw the line at lying to the client. 
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to [cross] swords

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

Ex: She crossed swords with the CEO over the budget cuts. 
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hue and cry
hue and cry
[phrase]

a public display of disapproval or anger

Ex: The decision to close the hospital caused a hue and cry across the town. 
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to [kick] up a fuss

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

Ex: She kicked up a fuss at the hotel when they gave away her room. 
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nothing doing
nothing doing
[interjection]

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

Ex: Can I borrow your car for the weekend?  Nothing doing. 
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to [sing] a different (tune|song)

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

Ex: He said the plan was impossible, but after seeing the profits, he sang a different tune. 
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sticking point

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

Ex: The salary was not the problem; the real sticking point was the relocation clause. 
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flip side
flip side
[phrase]

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

Ex: The job pays well, but the flip side is the long commute. 
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to [leave] a bad taste in {one's} mouth

to leave someone with an unpleasant feeling or memory

Ex: The unfair decision left a bad taste in my mouth. 
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