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At odds
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
In disagreement with someone, or in conflict with something.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The team is at odds over how to spend the remaining budget.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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The team is ________ over how to spend the remaining budget.
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At odds — In disagreement with someone, or in conflict with something.
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In disagreement with someone, or in conflict with something.
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When to use it
Use it when people disagree about a decision or when two accounts do not match. It suits conversation and professional writing.
More examples in context
- My notes are at odds with the figures in the report.
- We were at odds about the route, so we checked the map together.
Usage note
Use at odds with a person or thing, and at odds over or about an issue. Odds stays plural.
A short conversation
A: Have you agreed on a venue?
B: No, we are at odds over the size of the hall.
A: Let us check how many guests are coming.
One more practice question
If two reports are at odds, what is true?
A. They give conflicting information.
B. They agree on every detail.
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A. At odds means the accounts conflict rather than match.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.