about turn »
A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
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after one's own heart »
Of a person: having the same ideas, opinions or behaviour as oneself.
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agree to disagree »
To tolerate each other's opinion and stop arguing; to acknowledge that an agreement will not be reached.
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answer on a postcard »
To give a brief answer or opinion.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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blow hot and cold »
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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box the compass »
To make a complete reversal in stance or opinion.
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call 'em as one sees 'em »
To candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.
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change of heart »
A change of one's opinion, belief or decision.
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come round »
To change one's opinion.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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each to his own »
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion or tastes.My housemate is a strict vegan. I personally could never not eat meat, but each to his own.
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empty vessels make the most sound »
noisy, opinionated people are often stupid.
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falling out »
A disagreement; a major difference of opinion.
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for my money »
Used to mark a statement made by the speaker as an opinion or something not known with certainty.
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give somebody a piece of one's mind »
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.
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have second thoughts »
To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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on one's soapbox »
Stating or professing one's opinion; attempting to persuade others of something.
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on the fence »
Undecided; wavering in one's opinion.
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one-note »
Having only one opinion, outlook, tone, etc., especially as expressed repetitively; without variety or range.
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pull someone down a peg »
To lower someone's high self-opinion.
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put oneself across »
To explain one's ideas and opinions clearly so that another person can understand them and get a picture of your personality.
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rose-colored glasses »
An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.
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run something by »
To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.
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run something past »
To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.
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sing from the same hymnbook »
To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.
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sit on the fence »
To remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion.
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sound off »
To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.
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speak for oneself »
Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.
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speak for oneself »
To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.
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speak one's mind »
To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
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speak out »
To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
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speak up »
To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.
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stand one's ground »
To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.
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straw poll »
A survey of opinion which is unofficial, casual, or ad hoc.
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take a stand »
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
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take sides »
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.
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that's just me »
Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.
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there's no accounting for taste »
When it comes to subjective matters of taste, people have wildly different opinions.Disagreements about matters of taste can't be objectively resolved.
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think the world of »
To have a good opinion; to esteem; to admire.
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throw dirt enough, and some will stick »
If enough allegations are made about someone or something, then even if they are all untrue, people's opinion of the person or thing will be diminished.1759, John Wesley, letter to John Downes, Rector of St. Michael's, Wood Street, read at Wesley Center Online at [1] on 14 Oct 06.I hope...that you are ignorant of the whole affair, and are so bold only because you are blind...And blind enough; so that you blunder on through thick and thin, bespattering all that come in your way, according to the old, laudable maxim, 'Throw dirt enough, and some will stick.'1857, Thomas Hughes, Tom Brown's Schooldays, read at fullbooks.com on 14 Oct 06,But whatever harm a spiteful tongue could do them, he took care should be done. Only throw dirt enough, and some will stick.1864, John Henry Newman, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, Penguin Classics (1994), p. 10,Archbishop Whately used to say
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timeserver »
A person who conforms to current opinions, especially for reasons of personal advantage; an opportunist.
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tuppence worth »
One's opinion or thoughts.
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two cents »
One's opinion or thoughts.
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two penn%E2%80%99orth »
One's opinion or thoughts.
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two pennies' worth »
One's opinion or thoughts.
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walk the line »
To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..
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your mileage may vary »
To express a possible difference in taste, "this is just my opinion, your opinion may be different".
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