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at cross-purposes
Language:
en
1.
Global
neutral
informal
having aims, intentions, or plans that conflict with those of another person or group
2.
Global
neutral
informal
talking past one another; failing to understand that others mean something different, resulting in misunderstanding
Examples:
EN:
Now, Mr. Reynolds, I realize we've been at cross-purposes.
ES:
Sr. Reynolds, comprendo que nuestros intereses sean divergentes.
EN:
It seems we've been at cross-purposes, doesn't it?
ES:
Parece que no hemos coincidido.
EN:
I think we're talking at cross-purposes again.
ES:
Creo que estamos hablando de diferentes cosas nuevamente.
EN:
Whatever your reasons, I'm glad we're not gonna be working at cross-purposes.
ES:
Cualquiera sean sus razones, me alegra que trabajaremos en equipo.
EN:
We seem to be talking at cross-purposes.
ES:
Parece que estamos hablando de asuntos diferentes.
EN:
We're at cross-purposes, Cooper.
ES:
Tenemos intenciones encontradas.
EN:
I think we're talking at cross-purposes.
ES:
Creo que estamos hablando de cosas distintas.
EN:
Look, I think we might be at cross-purposes.
ES:
Parece que esto es un diálogo de sordos.
EN:
Um, you know, I guess we're speaking at cross-purposes because I'm so offended by this I can't even tell you.
ES:
vale, eh, sabes, creo que estamos hablando en vano porque estoy tan ofendida por esto que no te lo puedo ni contar
EN:
Now it feels like we're working at cross-purposes.
ES:
Ahora parece como que fuera una conversación de sordos.
EN:
The most important thing is that you and Carmela are in agreement on the issues, that you don't undercut each other or act at cross-purposes.
ES:
Lo más importante es que Ud. y Carmela estén de acuerdo en estos temas, que no se socaven ni actúen con propósitos opuestos.
EN:
Thomas, I'm afraid we are at cross-purposes.
ES:
Thomas, me temo que no entiendo.
EN:
Crixus and I fight at cross-purposes.
ES:
Crixus y yo luchamos por propósitos cruzados.
EN:
- But they were at cross-purposes.
ES:
Pero no hablaban el mismo idioma.
EN:
Two gentlemen find themselves at cross-purposes.
ES:
Dos caballeros con propósitos encontrados.
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