at loggerheads

idiom

Meaning

In a state of strong disagreement or conflict with someone.

Examples

The two neighbors have been at loggerheads over the property line for years.
Management and the union are currently at loggerheads regarding the new contract terms.

Synonyms: clashing, at odds, deadlocked, in dispute

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at loggerheads

idiom

Pronunciation: /æt ˈlɒɡəˌhɛdz/

Definition

In a state of strong disagreement or conflict with someone.

Examples

The two neighbors have been at loggerheads over the property line for years.
Management and the union are currently at loggerheads regarding the new contract terms.

Synonyms of at loggerheads

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