have a disagreement

Meaning

This expression means to have a difference of opinion, a minor argument, or a dispute with someone. It is a polite and slightly formal way to describe a conflict, making it softer than saying 'we had a fight' or 'we argued.' It can be used in both personal relationships and professional settings.

Examples

• It is normal for couples to have a disagreement once in a while.

  It is normal for couples to have a disagreement once in a while.

• We had a disagreement about where to go for dinner, but we solved it.

  We had a disagreement about where to go for dinner, but we solved it.

• My boss and I had a disagreement over the new project timeline.

  My boss and I had a disagreement over the new project timeline.

• I hate to have a disagreement with you, but I see things differently.

  I hate to have a disagreement with you, but I see things differently.

• They had a minor disagreement about the budget but reached an agreement quickly.

  They had a minor disagreement about the budget but reached an agreement quickly.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We did a disagreement yesterday.

  ✓ We had a disagreement yesterday.

  The verb collocated with 'disagreement' is 'have', not 'do' or 'make'.

• ✗ They had a disagreement with the plan.

  ✓ They had a disagreement about the plan.

  You have a disagreement 'with' a person, but 'about' or 'over' a topic or plan.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Even close friends sometimes ___ about politics.

  💡 Experience a difference of opinion or minor conflict.

  Show answer

  have a disagreement

• I don't want to ___ with my coworkers over such a small detail.

  💡 Enter into a dispute or argument.

  Show answer

  have a disagreement