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Cross purposes

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of cross purpose. form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Conflicting, or contrary meanings or ideas, usually arising unintentionally.

    ""Well," continued Lavinia, "life is just like a comedy, only it does not end so pleasantly; but it has just as many cross purposes. Here I am in love with you, who care only for Miss Churchill; she, again, loves Mr. Courtenaye, and he loves only himself, as far as I can make out.""

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