at cross purposes

With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other's way.

Tom's parents acted at cross purposes in advising him; his father wanted him to become a doctor; but his mother wanted him to become a minister.

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cross

[cross] See: [AT CROSS PURPOSES], [CARRY ONE'S CROSS], [DOUBLE CROSS], [KEEP ONE'S FINGERS CROSSED] at [CROSS ONE'S FINGERS] (1b). A Dictionary of American Idioms

to all intents and purposes

[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. * /The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, to all intents and purposes, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[purpose] See: [AT CROSS PURPOSES], [ON PURPOSE], [TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[carry one's cross] or {literary} [bear one's cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. * /Weak ankles are a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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