Agree to differ
verb
To decide not to argue about a disagreement but to accept that you do not agree.
They found they had different opinions on the subject, but they agreed to differ and changed the topic.
Often appears as...
- they agreed to differ
- we will agree to differ
verb
To decide not to argue about a disagreement but to accept that you do not agree.
They found they had different opinions on the subject, but they agreed to differ and changed the topic.
Often appears as...
- they agreed to differ
- we will agree to differ
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Resolution
Used when choosing to end an argument peacefully without resolution.
After a heated debate, the committee members agreed to differ and moved on.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Maturity
Indicates a mature approach to handling disagreements by avoiding prolonged disputes.
Despite their conflicting views, the friends agreed to differ and kept their respect for each other.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Agreeable
Sometimes used sarcastically to indicate an unresolved argument rather than genuine acceptance.
The debate got nowhere; they sarcastically agreed to differ and stopped talking.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Resolution
Used when choosing to end an argument peacefully without resolution.
After a heated debate, the committee members agreed to differ and moved on.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Maturity
Indicates a mature approach to handling disagreements by avoiding prolonged disputes.
Despite their conflicting views, the friends agreed to differ and kept their respect for each other.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Agreeable
Sometimes used sarcastically to indicate an unresolved argument rather than genuine acceptance.
The debate got nowhere; they sarcastically agreed to differ and stopped talking.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Resolution
Used when choosing to end an argument peacefully without resolution.
After a heated debate, the committee members agreed to differ and moved on.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Maturity
Indicates a mature approach to handling disagreements by avoiding prolonged disputes.
Despite their conflicting views, the friends agreed to differ and kept their respect for each other.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Agreeable
Sometimes used sarcastically to indicate an unresolved argument rather than genuine acceptance.
The debate got nowhere; they sarcastically agreed to differ and stopped talking.
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