What is another word for be at crosspurposes?
Pronunciation: [biː at kɹˈɒspəpəsɪz] (IPA) 
"Be at crosspurposes" is an idiom that is used when two people are miscommunicating or misunderstanding each other. There are a few other phrases that can be used as synonyms for this phrase. One of the most common is "talking past each other," which has a similar meaning to "be at crosspurposes." Another synonym is "not on the same wavelength," which suggests that the two people are not understanding each other's thought processes and are therefore miscommunicating. Additionally, "working at cross-purposes" can also be a synonym for "be at crosspurposes," as it suggests that the two people are working against each other instead of collaborating.
