at odds

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

And while this image of a police chief is at odds with the much more varied and often insidious, violent truths of police work, Marge is a character torn right out of a Midwestern reality.

From Salon

The two were at odds over the press conferences that were held to update the public on the disaster and on efforts to reopen the burn area to traffic.

From Los Angeles Times

The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.

From BBC

“This achievement is for a generation to whom you taught that their identity is non-negotiable and that success is not at odds with authenticity,” Martin wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

If their feet were at odds, “crooked” won the point.

From Literature

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