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at cross purposes
With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other's way.
Tom's parents acted at cross purposes in advising him; his father wanted him to become a doctor; but his mother wanted him to become a minister.
at death's door
Very near death; dying.
He seemed to be at death's door from his illness.
at each other's throats
Always arguing and quarreling.
Joan and Harry have been at each other's throats so long that they have forgotten how much they used to love one another.
at ease
at one's ease
In comfort; without pain or bother.
You can't feel at ease with a toothache.
Comfortable in one's mind; relaxed, not troubled. Often used in the phrase put at ease or put at one's ease.
We put Mary at her ease during the thunderstorm by reading her stories.
Standing with your right foot in place and without talking in military ranks.
The sergeant gave his men the command "At ease!"
at every turn
Every time; all the time; continually without exception.
Because of his drinking, the man was refused a job at every turn.
at face value
What one can actually hear, read, or see; literally.
John is so honest that you can take his words at face value.
This store's advertisements are honest; take them at face value.
at fault
Responsible for an error or failure; to blame.
The driver who didn't stop at the red light was at fault in the accident.
When the engine would not start, the mechanic looked at all the parts to find what was at fault.
at first blush
When first seen; without careful study.
At first blush the offer looked good, but when we studied it, we found things we could not accept.