at loggerheads

Meanings

• idiom

  In a state of disagreement or conflict.

  - "The siblings were at loggerheads over the inheritance."
  - "Political parties often find themselves at loggerheads over key issues."

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Rhymes

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logs , hogs

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Variants

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at loggerheads , loggerhead , loggerheads

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 16th century from the nautical term 'log' (a floating device used to measure the speed of a ship), 'at loggerheads' refers to ships being in opposition or conflict, with their logs (records) not in agreement.

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1. The term 'at loggerheads' was first recorded in the late 16th century.

2. In the English legal system, a 'loggerhead' was a large wooden block used to secure a ship to the shore.

3. The phrase 'at loggerheads' is often used in the context of politics and business, where disagreements can be costly and damaging.

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Related Concepts

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1. disagreement: A state of opposition or conflict between individuals or groups.

2. conflict: A clash or collision between opposing forces or ideas.

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Culture

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The phrase 'at loggerheads' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict disagreements and conflicts. In Shakespeare's play 'All's Well That Ends Well,' the characters Helena and Parolles are described as 'at loggerheads.' In the painting 'The Fighting Temeraire' by J.M.W. Turner, the ship is shown being towed to its last berth, with other ships 'at loggerheads' in the background.

How to Memorize "at loggerheads"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of two ships with their logs not agreeing.

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