at loggerheads

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Adjective at loggerheads has 1 sense

at loggerheads - in a dispute or confrontation; "Sam and his parents were at loggerheads over the question of car privileges"
Antonym: amicable (indirect, via hostile)

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Term: at loggerheads

Description:

"At loggerheads" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a state of strong disagreement or conflict between two or more parties.

Sample sentences:

After the intense argument, John and his brother were at loggerheads and refused to speak to each other.
The management and the union were at loggerheads regarding the proposed pay cut.
Despite numerous negotiation attempts, the two countries remained at loggerheads over the disputed territory.
The members of the committee were at loggerheads over the best approach to tackle the issue.

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