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
Apikalia-Hawaiian
Avitus-Ancient Roman
Atiyah['ætki]
Vicki['viki]
Weber['veibə]
NÖLNULLimburgish