agree on something

Meaning

This phrase means to have the same opinion about a specific topic, or to reach a mutual decision with others after a discussion. It is used when multiple people decide on a plan, date, price, or opinion together.

Examples

• We couldn't agree on a movie, so we just watched a documentary instead.

  We couldn't agree on a movie, so we just watched a documentary instead.

• It took us three hours to finally agree on a budget for the trip.

  It took us three hours to finally agree on a budget for the trip.

• My partner and I usually agree on major financial decisions.

  My partner and I usually agree on major financial decisions.

• They managed to agree on a date for the wedding after talking to their families.

  They managed to agree on a date for the wedding after talking to their families.

• We need to agree on the terms of the lease before signing it.

  We need to agree on the terms of the lease before signing it.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We agreed with a plan.

  ✓ We agreed on a plan.

  Use 'agree on' for a plan, decision, or topic. Use 'agree with' for a person or an opinion.

• ✗ I am completely agree on your proposal.

  ✓ I completely agree with your proposal.

  'Agree' is a verb, so do not use the auxiliary verb 'am'. Also, use 'agree with' when accepting an opinion or proposal.

Related Expressions

Practice

• My roommates and I can never ___ what temperature to set the thermostat.

  💡 To have the same opinion or make a joint decision about a topic.

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  agree on

• After a long discussion, they finally managed to ___ a price for the car.

  💡 To settle on a specific choice together.

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  agree on