see eye to eye

Meaning

This expression means to agree fully with someone or to share the same opinion on a matter. It is frequently used in both positive and negative contexts (often as 'don't see eye to eye'). It is highly versatile, fitting perfectly in both casual family chats and professional business discussions.

Examples

• My boss and I don't always see eye to eye on project deadlines.

  My boss and I don't always see eye to eye on project deadlines.

• After a long discussion, they finally saw eye to eye on the budget.

  After a long discussion, they finally saw eye to eye on the budget.

• I’m glad we see eye to eye regarding the kids' education.

  I’m glad we see eye to eye regarding the kids' education.

• They decided to split up because they just couldn't see eye to eye anymore.

  They decided to split up because they just couldn't see eye to eye anymore.

• Even though they are business partners, they rarely see eye to eye.

  Even though they are business partners, they rarely see eye to eye.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We don't see eyes to eyes.

  ✓ We don't see eye to eye.

  The nouns in this idiom must remain singular ('eye to eye'). Making them plural is incorrect.

• ✗ I see eye to eye with his opinion.

  ✓ I see eye to eye with him.

  You see eye to eye with a person, not with an abstract noun like 'opinion' or 'idea'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• My business partner and I don't always ___ on marketing strategies.

  💡 A phrase meaning to agree with each other.

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  see eye to eye

• It's tough working with someone when you just can't ___.

  💡 Think of looking directly at someone's eyes.

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  see eye to eye