Examples and explanation
If two people see eye to eye, they are in agreement with each other or share the same viewpoint.
This idiom tends to be used negatively, to say that two people do not agree with each other, or do not see things in the same way. e.g. I respect my boss enormously, but I have to admit that we don’t see eye to eye on a number of issues.
Have a go at these micro-dictation exercises to hear this expression being used in context – how much can you understand?
Accent: England (RP)
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…she values my input…
In the context of communication, input can be help, advice, information or ideas offered. e.g. The IT team provided plenty of useful input on the viability of the plans.
Accent: Scotland
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Accent: Ireland
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…it’s important that we’re on the same page…
Here’s an exercise to practise the expression ‘on the same page’.
- Can you remember a time when you and someone else did not “see eye to eye” on a particular issue? How did you navigate the differences in opinions?
- What communication strategies can be effective when individuals don’t see eye to eye? How can people express differing opinions respectfully?
- Can there be positive outcomes from colleagues or team members not seeing eye to eye, or does it generally lead to challenges?
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