Grammar fix
I get where you're coming from, but
understand your reasons
A casual way to show that you understand someone's reasons before disagreeing.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I get where you're coming from, but we can't afford to take that risk.
I get where people are coming from when they say cities are stressful, but I'd still rather live in one because everything's so close.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I get where you come from, but I disagree.
Say: I get where you're coming from, but I disagree.
In this chunk, use the present continuous 'you're coming from'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Show you understand, then disagree
How formalConversationalFormal
I get where you're coming from, butYou're here · Informally recognises someone's reasoning before explaining your disagreement.
I see your point, butAcknowledges a reasonable argument before disagreeing.I take your point, butEspecially British: acknowledges an argument before offering a qualification.