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see eye to eye

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  1. To be in agreement: “David and Susan found it difficult to work together as they seldom saw eye to eye on an issue.”


see eye to eye Idioms  
  1. Agree completely, as in I'm so glad we see eye to eye on whom we should pick for department head. This expression appears in the Bible (Isaiah 52:8). [c. 1600]


Example Sentences

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As with any revolutionary movement, NAR leaders do not always see eye to eye on everything.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

You can hardly imagine two men less likely to see eye to eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told US counterpart Donald Trump that while the two countries did not always see eye to eye, they should strive to be "partners and friends".

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

There also appeared to be genuine respect toward the president over the issues on which the two leaders see eye to eye.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

“Tūtū and I both want the best for you, even if we don’t see eye to eye on what that is.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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