I couldn't agree more

/aɪ ˈkʊdənt əˈɡri mɔr/
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A strong statement of complete agreement with what another person has said.

Examples

  • “The team deserves credit.” “I couldn't agree more.”
  • “Safety has to come first.” “I couldn't agree more.”
  • When she called the policy unfair, I said, “I couldn't agree more.”
  • He argued that the report needed more evidence, and I replied, “I couldn't agree more.”
  • “We should leave before traffic builds.” “I couldn't agree more.”

Similar words

exactly
absolutely
I completely agree

Meanings

Agree completely

agreement
neutral
Said in response to another person’s opinion to express very strong agreement.

Examples

  • “We should leave before traffic builds.” “I couldn't agree more.”
  • “The team deserves credit.” “I couldn't agree more.”
  • When she called the policy unfair, I said, “I couldn't agree more.”
  • “Safety has to come first.” “I couldn't agree more.”
  • He argued that the report needed more evidence, and I replied, “I couldn't agree more.”

Similar words

Etymology

The wording says that the speaker is already agreeing as much as possible, so greater agreement is impossible.

FAQ

What does I couldn't agree more mean?

It means I agree completely.

Does I couldn't agree more mean disagreement?

No. The negative means there is no room for stronger agreement.

When do you say I couldn't agree more?

After someone states a view you strongly share.

Is I couldn't agree more polite?

Yes. It expresses emphatic agreement in conversation.

Why is I couldn't agree more negative?

It means agreeing more would be impossible because agreement is already complete.

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