at cross purposes meaning in Hindi

at cross purposes in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   At cross purposes

   AFinalising ideas and plansBDeveloping and amplifying ideas givenCDisagreeing with each other’s ideasDBlindly following each other’s ideas
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Disagreeing with each other’s ideas

   Answer: Disagreeing with each other’s ideas
   Solution:
   • The idiom "at cross purposes" means working towards different goals or having conflicting intentions unknowingly, often leading to confusion or disagreement.
   • In simpler terms, it refers to a situation where people are not understanding each other and are unintentionally working against one another (एक-दूसरे की बातों को न समझते हुए विपरीत दिशा में काम करना). ✅
   • Therefore, the correct meaning is: Disagreeing with each other’s ideas.

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Has at cross purposes been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – at cross purposes has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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