a difference of opinion

idiom

: lack of agreement

There seems to be a difference of opinion about what we should do next.

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Despite a difference of opinion with his Gen Z son, Glenn Fogel insists on leaving hours early for the airport. —

Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024 There is no place for violence, especially over a difference of opinion in politics. —

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024 Ever have a difference of opinion with someone at work? —

Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 But a difference of opinion on third down gave the Lions life, and an 18-yard pass to Sam LaPorta compounded by a helmet-to-helmet penalty on rookie Kamren Kinchens put the Lions in field goal range. —

Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a difference of opinion

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