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Grammar fix

strong opinion

firm belief

A strong opinion is a belief or view that someone feels very sure about and is not easily changed.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • She has a strong opinion about climate change and often talks about it with her friends.communication
  • In my opinion, having a strong opinion on social issues is important because it shows you care and are willing to stand up for your beliefs.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: have/hold a strong opinion (about/on something)

WrongI have a strong opinion to vaccines.

RightI have strong opinions on/about vaccines.

Opinions ON or ABOUT a topic, not 'to'.

Patternhave/hold a strong opinion (about/on something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I hold firmly entrenched views on this subject.

Natural I've got strong opinions about this.

Natural; 'firmly entrenched views' is debate-club formal.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • strong opinions about/on
    aboutonexpresshold

Don't confuse it

A 'strong opinion' means you feel sure and confident, while a 'weak opinion' means you are not sure or can be easily convinced otherwise.

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