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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
[phrase]

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 .
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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 floated the idea of retiring early to my spouse but they said no dice since our savings wouldn't support it.
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I beg to differ
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used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

Ex: I think the new trend is ridiculous.
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used to indicate failure or disapproval

Ex: When I asked her opinion of the restaurant , she promptly gave thumbs down for small portions and dull food .
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used to politely express complete disagreement

Ex: With respect, I think you ’re wrong .
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at odds
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(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

Ex: The committee members at odds over the proposed changes to the policy , highlighting differing perspectives on the matter .
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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.
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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.
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all wet
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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.
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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.
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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.
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poles apart
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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to argue or have a disagreement with someone

Ex: In the courtroom , the attorneys are likely cross swords over the admissibility of certain evidence , leading to a contentious legal battle .
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hue and cry
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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 .
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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.
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nothing doing
[interjection]

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

Ex: The proposal to relocate the office to a remote location was met with a unanimous nothing doing " from the employees .
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to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

Ex: When faced with criticism for their pricing strategy , the company sang a different song, promising to review and adjust their prices .
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a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

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