at odds
at odds — idiom
1. disagreeing with someone, or not matching another statement, fact, or plan.
disagreeing with someone, or not matching another statement, fact, or plan.
The finance team was at odds with management over next year's budget.
at odds with + group over + issue
Her account of the accident was at odds with the security video.
at odds with + evidence
The two researchers remained at odds about how to interpret the data.
His public promise is at odds with the policy he later approved.
- in disagreement
plain and neutral; often used for people or groups
- in conflict
slightly stronger; can describe ideas, evidence, or interests
- contradictory
used mainly for statements, facts, or pieces of evidence
- in agreement
used when people or facts support the same view
- consistent
used when statements or facts fit together without conflict
文法句型
be at odds with + person/group
be at odds with + fact/statement
be at odds over + issue
用法筆記
Use 'at odds with' to name the person, group, fact, or statement that conflicts with someone or something. Use 'over' or 'about' to introduce the issue causing the disagreement.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'They are in odds about the plan.' Correct: 'They are at odds about the plan.'
Incorrect: 'My report is at odds to the numbers.' Correct: 'My report is at odds with the numbers.'