be at odds; be deliberately difficult
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
be at odds; be on bad terms
informalDescribes a situation where two or more people have disagreements and don't get along, often resulting in a strained or distant relationship.
They're at odds again over a trivial matter and are ignoring each other.
It's normal for couples to be at odds sometimes; the key is to communicate promptly.
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These two good friends seem to be on bad terms lately; they don't hang out together anymore.
verb
be deliberately difficult; act obstinately
informalDescribes behavior where one person intentionally makes things difficult for another out of dissatisfaction or stubbornness, often in a passive-aggressive manner.
If he gets difficult with me, he deliberately says hurtful things.
Stop being difficult and just show me your homework.
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The child was acting obstinately and refused to eat; the mother's coaxing was useless.