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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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hard pass

a very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

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no dice

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

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I beg to differ

used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

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thumbs down

used to indicate failure or disapproval

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with (all due) respect

used to politely express complete disagreement

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at odds

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

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pearl of wisdom

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

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to have another thing coming

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

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all wet

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

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enough to make a cat laugh

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

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to back the wrong horse

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

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poles apart

not having anything or much in common

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to each one's own

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

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to draw the line

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

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to cross swords

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

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hue and cry

a public display of disapproval or anger

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to kick up a fuss

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

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nothing doing

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

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to sing a different tune

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

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sticking point

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

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flip side

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

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