English Meeting Mastery - Use "Agree" and "Exactly" To Show Strong Agreement - EP.7

EPISODE SUMMARY

In Business English, using phrases that express agreement is important in business conversations. These several phrases using “agree” and “exactly” will make your Business English broader and stronger. Each has a definition and example to help you learn.

EXAMPLE CONTENT

Phrases That Show Agreement

Using phrases that express agreement is important in business conversations. Here are some common phrases, their meanings, and examples of how to use them.

I agree

Meaning: You share the same opinion as someone else.

Example: "I agree; we need to improve our marketing strategy.”

Exactly

Meaning: You completely agree with what has been said.

Example: "Exactly, that's what I was thinking!"

 

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Phrases That Show Agreement

Using phrases that express agreement is important in business conversations. Here are some common phrases, their meanings, and examples of how to use them.

Common Phrases with “Agree"

I agree

Meaning: You share the same opinion as someone else.

Example: "I agree; we need to improve our marketing strategy.”

 

I agree with you

Meaning: You specifically support the opinion of the person you are talking to.

Example: "I agree with you; this project will benefit our company."

 

I’m in agreement

Meaning: You are officially stating that you share the same opinion.

Example: "I’m in agreement with the team's decision to move forward."

 

We are in agreement

Meaning: This indicates that a group shares the same opinion.

Example: "We are in agreement that this is the best approach."

 

We agree on this

Meaning: You and someone else have the same view on a specific issue.

Example: "We agree on this point; we should prioritize customer feedback."

 

I couldn’t agree with you more

Meaning: You strongly support what someone has said.

Example: "I couldn’t agree with you more; teamwork is essential for success."

 

 

Phrases That Use "Exactly"

Here are some phrases that use "exactly" along with their meanings:

 

Exactly

Meaning: You completely agree with what has been said.

Example: "Exactly, that's what I was thinking!"

 

That’s exactly what I think

Meaning: You completely share the same opinion as someone else.

Example: "That’s exactly what I think; we need to focus on quality."

 

That’s exactly how I feel

Meaning: You have the same feelings or emotions as someone else.

Example: "That’s exactly how I feel; it's important to listen to our clients."

 

Exactly right

Meaning: You confirm that something is correct or true.

Example: "You are exactly right about the deadline; we need to meet it."

 

Exactly what I needed

Meaning: Something is perfectly suitable or helpful for your needs.

Example: "This information is exactly what I needed for my report."

 

Exactly as planned

Meaning: Something happened just like it was intended or organized.

Example: "The meeting went exactly as planned, and we achieved our goals."

Using these phrases can help you communicate more effectively in business settings, showing your agreement clearly and confidently.

 

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