cross purpose



cross purpose

A goal or purpose that conflicts with someone else's. Often used in the phrase "at cross purposes." It sounds like you two are at cross purposes right now, so take a few minutes and reach an agreement about what you hope to achieve.
See also: cross, purpose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kristianekris-tee-AH-nəGerman
JerichoJER-i-ko (English)Biblical
BuckBUKEnglish
CemJEMTurkish
MorrisMAWR-is (English)English, Medieval English
Fiorino-Italian