Idiom: At Cross-Purposes
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How to pronounce "at cross-purposes":
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Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
Example Sentences
1
They were talking at cross-purposes because they misunderstood each other's intentions.
2
The team members were at cross-purposes, each pursuing their individual goals instead of working together.
3
The brothers often work at cross-purposes, causing conflicts in their joint business venture.
4
The two political parties are constantly at cross-purposes, making it difficult to find common ground.
5
The manager and the employee were at cross-purposes, as the manager wanted efficiency while the employee focused on creativity.
