a string of oaths

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• at variance (with something) — at ˈvariance (with sb/sth) idiom (formal) disagreeing with or opposing sb/sth • These conclusions are totally at variance with the evidence. • He uttered a string of oaths, so oddly at variance with his usual smooth and civilized manner.… …   Useful english dictionary

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