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[0049] I agree

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English Idioms
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Explanation

  • A straightforward statement indicating that you share the same opinion or viewpoint as someone else.

Origin

  • Standard English, derived from the verb agree, meaning to hold the same opinion.
  • Basic and fundamental expression of concurrence.

Synonyms & Related Expressions

  • I concur. (Formal)
  • You're right.
  • That's true.
  • Exactly.
  • Precisely.
  • My thoughts exactly.
  • Same here. (Informal)
  • I feel the same way.

Alternatives

Slang/Informal:

  • Word.
  • True dat.
  • Tell me about it. (Implies strong agreement with a complaint/observation)
  • Right on.
  • You said it.
  • +1 (Online/Geek culture)
  • This. (Online, indicating strong agreement with a post)

Vulgar/Emphatic:

  • Fuckin' A.
  • Damn right.
  • Abso-fucking-lutely. (Emphasis on Absolutely)

Milder/Standard (Often adding nuance):

  • I tend to agree. (Slightly hesitant agreement)
  • I see your point. (Acknowledges validity without full agreement)
  • Fair enough. (Acknowledges validity, often ending a debate)
  • Couldn't agree more. (Stronger agreement)
  • Absolutely. / Definitely. (Stronger agreement)

Situational Appropriateness

  • Appropriate in almost all situations, from formal to informal.
  • It's a neutral and clear expression.

Misunderstanding Warnings

  • Very unlikely to be misunderstood.
  • The only potential issue is the *degree* of agreement, which might be clarified by follow-up statements or tone.

Examples

  • Person A: This movie was really well made. Person B: I agree.
  • I think we should postpone the meeting. I agree, tomorrow is better.

Dialogue

Manager: I think we need to invest more in marketing.

Employee: I agree. Our current outreach isn't enough.

Manager: Exactly. Let's brainstorm some ideas next week.

Employee: Sounds good.

Social Media Examples

  • Reply to an opinion tweet: I agree, the book was much better than the movie adaptation.
  • Comment on a Facebook post: Such a beautiful sunset! -> I agree! Stunning colors.
  • Forum discussion: User A: The user interface needs improvement. User B: I agree. It's not very intuitive.

Response Patterns

  • Good.
  • Okay, so we're on the same page.
  • Right? (Seeking confirmation of the shared view)
  • Often followed by further discussion or elaboration.

Common Follow-up Questions/Actions

After someone says I agree:

  • The first speaker might elaborate on their point (Yeah, especially the cinematography...).
  • The person agreeing might add their own reason (I agree, the plot was very engaging.).
  • The conversation might move towards planning or action based on the agreement (Okay, so let's reschedule.).

Conversation Starter

  • No.
  • Always a response to a statement or opinion.

Intonation

  • Typically neutral, falling intonation. I aGREE.
  • Stress is usually on agree.
  • Can be said with more emphasis to show strong agreement: I aGREE!

Generation Differences

  • Used universally across all generations.

Regional Variations

  • Universal in all English-speaking regions.
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