on the same wavelength

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  1. Thinking in the same way; having similar thought processes (in general).
    I don't really understand him; we're just not on the same wavelength.Category:English terms with usage examples#ONTHESAMEWAVELENGTH
    • 2022 January 17, Lizzie Cernik, “How we met: ‘None of my Indian friends had girlfriends. But I liked her too much to say no’”, in The Guardian‎:
      “I love that we’re best friends,” says Emily. “We complete each other’s sentences and we’re on the same wavelength.”
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  2. In complete agreement; having the same perspective (on a particular issue).
    Luckily, the members of the committee were on the same wavelength, so we didn't have endless discussions about what words meant.Category:English terms with usage examples#ONTHESAMEWAVELENGTH

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