| 释义 |
at cross purposesMisunderstanding or having different aims from one another: we had been talking at cross purposes...- I suspect the opposing sides may be at cross purposes at times, and that a solid working definition could clarify the debate.
- I think we're talking at cross purposes here pal, that's the one I bought a few weeks ago, hence the fifteen quid well spent.
- Well, i don't think this's going anywhere, but it's a shame, as I still get the impression we're talking at cross purposes.
See parent entry: cross |