Summary – Folder 1
Collocations for agreeing and disagreeing
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I couldn’t agree with you more. Speak for yourself, but I disagree
fundamentally/ totally/ strongly.
That’s exactly how I feel. I find it difficult to go along with such an
idea.
I was just going to say that. I appreciate your point of view about …, but
I still think that …
I have to admit there is some truth in … I agree up to a point, but …
I recognise that … I am shocked/ offended/ disgusted by that
statement.
That rings true for me. I have to take issue with you over …
I can relate to the fact that … I’d prefer not to enter into an agreement
over …
I go along with the view that … I think you are overstating the importance
of …
I share the opinion that … We’re going to have to agree to disagree.
I am in complete agreement with you over
…
Sibling rivalry
Advantage Disadvantage
Firstborns Rule the roost. Parents great expectations.
Middle kids Older sibling to learn from. Lost in the sibling shuffle.
The youngest Gets cuddled. Can’t keep up with the older ones.
Singletons No competition. Can’t learn from another sibling.
Firstborn child Achiever
・Over-responsible, reliable, well-behaved, careful, mini-parent
・Seeks approval, dominates, perfectionist, leadership career
Middle child Peacemaker
・Understanding, cooperative, flexible, competitive
・Concerned with fairness, intimate circle of friends, entrepreneurial
Youngest child Life of the party
・Seduce, independent, special, entitled
・A lot in common with oldest sibling, experience place and security,
entertainment business, doctor or teacher (parents were more laid
back, lenient), less responsibility
Only child Lone wolf
・Mature, resourceful, creative and confident in your independence
Collocations for agreeing and disagreeing
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I couldn’t agree with you more. Speak for yourself, but I disagree
fundamentally/ totally/ strongly.
That’s exactly how I feel. I find it difficult to go along with such an
idea.
I was just going to say that. I appreciate your point of view about …, but
I still think that …
I have to admit there is some truth in … I agree up to a point, but …
I recognise that … I am shocked/ offended/ disgusted by that
statement.
That rings true for me. I have to take issue with you over …
I can relate to the fact that … I’d prefer not to enter into an agreement
over …
I go along with the view that … I think you are overstating the importance
of …
I share the opinion that … We’re going to have to agree to disagree.
I am in complete agreement with you over
…
Sibling rivalry
Advantage Disadvantage
Firstborns Rule the roost. Parents great expectations.
Middle kids Older sibling to learn from. Lost in the sibling shuffle.
The youngest Gets cuddled. Can’t keep up with the older ones.
Singletons No competition. Can’t learn from another sibling.
Firstborn child Achiever
・Over-responsible, reliable, well-behaved, careful, mini-parent
・Seeks approval, dominates, perfectionist, leadership career
Middle child Peacemaker
・Understanding, cooperative, flexible, competitive
・Concerned with fairness, intimate circle of friends, entrepreneurial
Youngest child Life of the party
・Seduce, independent, special, entitled
・A lot in common with oldest sibling, experience place and security,
entertainment business, doctor or teacher (parents were more laid
back, lenient), less responsibility
Only child Lone wolf
・Mature, resourceful, creative and confident in your independence
