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1 at cross-purposes
(of two or more people, confused about what they are saying or doing because of misunderstanding one another: I think we're talking at cross-purposes.) birbirini yanlış anlamak
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cross purposes — UK US noun Phrase: at cross purposes * * * ˌcross ˈpurposes [cross purposes] noun plural if two people are at cross purposes, they do not understand each oth … Useful english dictionary
cross-purposes — n at cross purposes if two people are at cross purposes, they do not understand each other because they are talking about different things but fail to realize this ▪ I think we re talking at cross purposes … Dictionary of contemporary English
cross purposes — noun at cross purposes 1. ) if two people are at cross purposes, they think they are talking about the same thing when in fact they are not 2. ) if two people, plans, or actions are at cross purposes, they are trying to achieve different things… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cross-purposes — also cross purposes PHRASE: PHR after v, v link PHR, oft PHR with n If people are at cross purposes, they do not understand each other because they are working towards or talking about different things without realizing it. The two friends find… … English dictionary
cross-purposes — noun at cross purposes two people who are at cross purposes do not understand each other, because they are talking about different things but do not realize it … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
at cross-purposes — in a way that causes confusion or failure because people are working or talking with different goals or purposes We ll never succeed together if we continue to work at cross purposes (with each other). It became clear that they were talking at c … Useful english dictionary
at cross purposes — 1) if two people are at cross purposes, they think that they are talking about the same thing when in fact they are not Hold on, I think we may be talking at cross purposes. 2) if two people, plans, or actions are at cross purposes, they are… … English dictionary
at cross-purposes — if two people are at cross purposes, they do not understand each other because they are trying to do or say different things but they do not know this. I think we re talking at cross purposes here. You mean the old building, but I was talking… … New idioms dictionary
at cross purposes — Having a contrary understanding of the situation • • • Main Entry: ↑cross * * * misunderstanding or having different aims from one another we had been talking at cross purposes … Useful english dictionary
at cross purposes — If two people are at cross purposes, there is a misunderstanding as to what each one is talking about. Look, we seem to be at cross purposes. You re talking about sailing boats, but I m talking about selling boats … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
cross-pur·pos·es — /ˈkrɑːsˈpɚpəsəz/ noun at cross purposes : in a way that causes confusion or failure because people are working or talking with different goals or purposes We ll never succeed together if we continue to work at cross purposes (with each other). It … Useful english dictionary