at odds with someone

at odds with (someone or something)

In conflict with someone or something. They are at odds with each other over the best way to lead the committee. Our fact-checker found that the witness's story was completely at odds with what the reporter had written.
See also: odds
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at odds with someone

COMMON If one person or group is at odds with another, they disagree about something. Their two sons were at odds with each other. Note: You can also say that two people or groups are at odds. The Education Secretary denied reports that he and the Chancellor had been at odds over university funding.
See also: odds, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • at odds with (someone or something)
  • at odds with something
  • be at odds
  • be at odds (with)
  • at variance
  • at variance (with)
  • variance
  • at odds over (something)
  • at odds
  • fall foul of sb/sth
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"Their use of lists is the most effective instrument of keeping people quiet, scaring them, because anyone can get on that list, kaaway ka ni ano, nasa listahan ka (if you're at odds with someone, then you're on the list)," said Diokno.
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Both were adept self-publicizers, both fairly abrasive personalities, usually at odds with someone, especially fellow writers.
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As the Moon prepares to oppose your ruling planet you might find you're at odds with someone close or even with your own idea of how things should be going.
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Walter, an able actress in other roles, may be too straight to play Julie, and it's not helped by her pronouncing words like "cozier" with a Brooklyn accent at odds with someone who is supposed to be Broadway's reigning actress.
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You could easily find yourself at odds with someone who can influence your future.
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