Agree to differ

verb

To decide not to argue about a disagreement but to accept that you do not agree.

They found they had different opinions on the subject, but they agreed to differ and changed the topic.

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Used when choosing to end an argument peacefully without resolution.

After a heated debate, the committee members agreed to differ and moved on.

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Indicates a mature approach to handling disagreements by avoiding prolonged disputes.

Despite their conflicting views, the friends agreed to differ and kept their respect for each other.

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Sometimes used sarcastically to indicate an unresolved argument rather than genuine acceptance.

The debate got nowhere; they sarcastically agreed to differ and stopped talking.

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