at cross-purposes

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Definitions of at cross-purposes words

phrase at cross-purposes 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. 3
noun at cross-purposes conflicting; opposed; disagreeing 3
noun at cross-purposes not understanding; confused 3
noun at cross-purposes having, or acting under, a misunderstanding as to each other's purposes 3
adverb at cross-purposes not in agreement 1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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