Definition

Phrasal Verb: - To be in complete agreement; to have the same opinion or viewpoint: This phrase describes a state of mutual understanding and accord between two or more parties on a particular matter.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used to indicate that people share the same perspective or are in harmony regarding an idea, plan, or decision. It is almost always used in negative, interrogative, or conditional constructions (e.g., "don't see eye to eye," "do you see eye to eye?") or to express a desired but often unrealized state (e.g., "wish we saw eye to eye"). It is not typically used in simple positive statements like "We see eye to eye."

Examples

• Negative Statement:
• Interrogative:
• Expressing a Wish or Condition:

Advanced Usage

• "to see eye to eye with someone (on something)": This is the full, most common structure, specifying both the person and the topic of agreement or disagreement.

Variants and Related Words

• Agree (verb): To have the same opinion. ( is more general and can be used in positive statements.)
• Be on the same page (idiom): To have the same understanding or be thinking in the same way about something.
• Concur (verb): To agree, often used in formal contexts.

Synonyms

• Be in accord
• Be of one mind
• Harmonize

Related Idioms

• To be on the same wavelength: To understand each other's thoughts and feelings easily, often implying a deeper, intuitive agreement.
• To sing from the same hymn sheet/songbook: To say the same thing about a subject in public, presenting a united front (often used in business or politics).

Verb

1. be in agreement
   • We never saw eye to eye on this question