The term "loggerhead" primarily refers to a state of being in disagreement or a conflict. It can come from the expression "at loggerheads," meaning to be in stubborn disagreement with one another. The use of "loggerhead" can vary, but it is commonly used in both written and spoken English, often to describe situations of contention or conflict.
"Loggerhead" is not extremely common in everyday conversational English and is more frequently seen in written contexts, such as literature or formal discussions, particularly when describing conflicts or disagreements.
Два члена команды были в разногласии по поводу стратегии проекта.
The negotiations broke down as both sides were at loggerheads over the terms of the agreement.
Переговоры сорвались, так как обе стороны были в разногласии по условиям соглашения.
The siblings always find themselves at loggerheads during family gatherings.
"At loggerheads" is an idiomatic expression that describes a contentious situation between people. It implies that the parties involved are stubbornly opposing each other.
Совет был в разногласии по поводу новой политики, и ни один из них не собирался идти на компромисс.
After an hour of discussion, they ended up still at loggerheads, unable to find any middle ground.
После часа обсуждения они в конечном итоге остались в разногласиях, не смогли найти общую позицию.
The two countries have been at loggerheads for decades over territorial disputes.
Две страны находятся в разногласиях десятилетиями из-за территориальных споров.
Whenever they talk about politics, they get at loggerheads and the conversation becomes heated.
Каждый раз, когда они говорят о политике, они начинают спорить, и разговор становится напряженным.
Friends can sometimes be at loggerheads, but it doesn’t mean they will stop talking to each other.
The word "loggerhead" is believed to come from Middle English "logger," which means a large block of wood or a log. An alternative theory suggests it pertains to the "loggerhead turtle," which has a large, bulky head; the phrase "at loggerheads" may refer to heads coming into conflict like two opposing objects.