Loggerheads

usgb/ˈlɔːɡərhedz/
noun

A state of disagreement or argument between people.

The two families have been at loggerheads for generations.
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Often appears as...

  • at loggerheads
  • come to loggerheads

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Colloquial

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Conflict Escalation

Indicates a situation has moved beyond a simple disagreement and may be difficult to resolve.

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The debate quickly escalated, and the committee found themselves at loggerheads.
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Emotionally Charged

Often implies that the involved parties are emotionally invested and might be acting irrationally.

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The siblings were at loggerheads, each shouting to be heard over the other.
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Colloquial Use

Commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.

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At the family reunion, I noticed my uncles were at loggerheads again.
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