at cross purposes

at cross purposes
Meaning: with aims or goals that conflict or interfere with one another.
Example: The members of Lord’s House fear the two government departments are working at cross purposes.

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keep schtum

Meaning: To be quiet when one knows that if the wrong thing is said then there will be more trouble.

Example: I can’t tell you because you will not be able to keep schtum about it. Read on

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