Synonyms

at odds

Idioms

In disagreement, opposed. For example, It is only natural for the young and old to be at odds over money matters. This idiom uses odds in the sense of “a condition of being unequal or different,” and transfers it to a difference of opinion, or quarrel. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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Her strong views sometimes put her at odds with her allies.

From The Wall Street Journal

But his response has him at odds with police leaders, who called his statements "disgraceful".

From BBC

He could see that Major Puff and Handsome would no longer be at odds.

From Literature

Administration officials are reportedly at odds about how to spend this money.

From The Wall Street Journal

The confident remarks were at odds with the modest approach associated with Borthwick.

From Barron's

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