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AT LOGGERHEADS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does at loggerheads mean?
• AT LOGGERHEADS (adjective)
The adjective AT LOGGERHEADS has 1 sense:
1. in a dispute or confrontation
Familiarity information: AT LOGGERHEADS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a dispute or confrontation
Context example:
Sam and his parents were at loggerheads over the question of car privileges
Similar:
hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)
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