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See eye to eye
Meaning
- To be in total agreement with someone about a subject or issue. It implies that two parties are on the same page regarding their perspective.
Diplomatic, agreeable
Used in a sentence
- My husband and I do not always see eye-to-eye on how to budget.
- It is nice to work with someone who sees eye-to-eye with me on the design.
- We will never see eye-to-eye on politics, so let us talk about something else.
The backstory
This phrase has biblical origins, specifically found in the book of Isaiah, describing watchmen seeing eye-to-eye when the Lord returns. It suggests a clear and mutual vision.
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