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
Gethin-Welsh
Caerwyn-Welsh
Kwasi-Western African, Akan
SÉBastiense-bas-TYAWNFrench
Abdulah-Bosnian
Yevgen-Ukrainian