English · Work & Business
see eye to eye
/siː aɪ tu aɪ/
[/siː aɪ tu aɪ/]
agree fully
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To agree completely with someone.
Example
My business partner and I don't always see eye to eye, but we respect each other's opinions.
My business partner and I don't always see eye to eye, but we respect each other's opinions.
Etymology
A biblical phrase from the Book of Isaiah, meaning to be in full agreement or close accord.
How & Where It’s Used
Common, often in the negative, for describing agreement or disagreement.
Literary Heritage
Derives from Isaiah 52:8 in the King James Bible: 'they shall see eye to eye.'