See Eye to Eye
“See eye to eye” means to agree with another person. It is commonly used with “with” when naming the person and can also be negated to describe disagreement. This guide records the current meaning without asserting an exact origin chronology.
“See eye to eye” means to agree with someone, especially about a matter or arrangement.
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Contextual Examples
“We do not see eye to eye on the schedule, but we agree on the budget.”
“They see eye to eye” means they agree; add the topic if the scope of agreement matters.
Current Meaning
To agree with another person
History Boundary
This guide establishes present-day form and meaning and does not assert an exact inventor, coinage, or first printed use.
Meaning Boundary
It expresses agreement, not literal visual contact and not necessarily agreement on every issue.
Practical Use
Use “see eye to eye” to say that people agree about an issue, decision, or approach.
Tone Boundary
Neutral-to-informal and common in conversation and business prose.
Sources and evidence
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- see eye to eye — English meaning (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Current idiom meaning: to agree with someone