At-cross-purposes Definition

At-cross-purposes Sentence Examples

• We thus get at cross-purposes with this powerful, profound work.

• From the minutes of this conference it is clear that the two deputations were practically at cross purposes.

• Misunderstandings and movements at cross-purposes multiplied on the Russian side, and at midnight Kuropatkin at last obtained information of events on the side of Yentai Mines.

• The foreign office and General Gordon appeared to be somewhat at cross purposes.

• For those with diabetes and dieters who choose a low carbohydrate lifestyle, artificial sweetener's impact on the blood sugar may work at cross-purposes to their health goals.