at odds

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at odds

The two friends are at odds over which movie to watch.

Definition

Adjective phrase: - In disagreement or conflict: Used to describe a situation where two or more things are inconsistent, contradictory, or not in harmony with each other. - In a state of conflict or opposition: Can describe people or groups who are quarreling or hold opposing views.

Usage

The phrase "at odds" is used to indicate a lack of agreement or harmony. It is typically followed by the preposition "with" when specifying what something is in disagreement with. - Common structure: [Subject] + be + at odds + with + [Object] - It describes a state of contradiction between facts, figures, opinions, or people.

Examples
  • Describing conflicting information:
    • The witness's testimony was at odds with the video evidence.
    • His optimistic public statements are at odds with the company's internal reports.
  • Describing people in disagreement:
    • The two departments have been at odds over the budget for months.
    • She found herself at odds with her colleagues on the new policy.
Advanced Usage
  • "at odds over [something]": Used to specify the subject of the disagreement.
    • The siblings were at odds over their inheritance.
  • "at odds with oneself": Describes an internal conflict or indecision.
    • He felt at odds with himself, torn between his career and his family.
Variants and Related Words
  • Odd (adj): Strange or unusual. (Note: This is the root adjective but has a different primary meaning).
  • Odds (n): The probability or chance that something will happen; often used in gambling (e.g., ). This is the noun form from which the phrase originates.
Synonyms
  • In conflict with
  • Contradictory to
  • Inconsistent with
  • At variance with
Related Phrases
  • At loggerheads: In strong disagreement or dispute (often more confrontational than "at odds").
    • The management and the union are at loggerheads.
  • See eye to eye: To agree (this is an antonymic phrase).
    • Fortunately, we see eye to eye on most important issues.
at odds

The two friends are at odds over which movie to watch.

Adjective
  1. in disagreement
    • the figures are at odds with our findings
    • contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness- John Morley

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