cross-pur·pose (krôspûrpəs, krŏs-)
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Tweet n. Idiom: A usually unintentionally conflicting or contrary purpose. at cross-purposes Pursuing conflicting or contrary goals, usually unintentionally: We're working at cross-purposes. |
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