Cross-purpose
Translations of "cross-purpose" (3 languages)
| Language | Translation | Romanization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Cantonese | 南轅北轍 /南辕北辙(contrary purpose or understanding) | naam⁴ jyun⁴ bak¹ cit³ | |
| Finnish | ristiriita(contrary purpose or understanding) | — | |
| Polish | przeciwstawny zamysł(contrary purpose or understanding) | — |
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