at variance (with)
at variance (with)
In disagreement (with someone or something). We're doing the experiment again because our results are at variance. Our fact-checker found that the witness's story was completely at variance with what the reporter had written.
See also: variance
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at variance
Differing, discrepant; also, in a state of conflict. For example, John's and Mary's answers are at variance means that their answers do not agree, or John was at variance with his in-laws means that he strongly disagreed or quarreled with them. [Early 1500s]
See also: variance
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
at ˈvariance (with somebody/something)
(formal) disagreeing with or opposing somebody/something: These conclusions are totally at variance with the evidence.See also: variance
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- at variance
- variance
- at odds with (someone or something)
- at odds with someone
- at odds with something
- be at odds
- be at odds (with)
- a difference of opinion
- a sticking point
- bear in