on the same wavelength meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "on the same wavelength" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Being on the same wavelength with your work partner can help a project to progress much faster.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

To be on the same wavelength can be used formally or informally.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Two businessmen are discussing plans for the future ...

Bill: Profits have been declining for the past year. Costs, especially labor and raw materials costs have been rising. I have been giving some serious thought as to just how we can boost our profits.
Stan: Let's see if we are on the same wavelength. Do you think the best way to reduce labor and raw materials costs might be to set up a factory overseas where labor and raw materials are much less expensive?
Bill: It's like you read my mind. That's exactly what I was thinking.

 

Idiom Scenario 3:

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"Are you thinking what I am thinking?", asks Linda.
"I believe I am.", replies Jane.
"Then, we are going to go skiing for the long weekend?", asks Linda

"Yes, indeed.  We are on the same wavelength.", exclaims Jane.

 

Idiom Scenario 4:

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Greg and a coworker are discussing an upcoming meeting with potential customers.  Their boss had instructed them to develop an idea that would encourage the potential customers to hire their company.  Greg asks his coworker what idea he has.  Greg's coworker replies that he thinks they should stress the idea of customer service as the major selling idea.   Greg replies...

"We must be on the same wavelength because I had the very same idea."

 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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It's Friday night. A couple are chatting over dinner ...

Tim: What do you feel like doing tonight?
Joanne: I don't know. It was a long week and I'm a little tired.
Tim: Me too.
Joanne: Why don't we just stay in a watch some TV.
Tim: We must be on the same wavelength. That's exactly what I was thinking.

 

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to be on the same wavelength"

to think in a similar way to another person to have the same ideas or opinions as another person
to have a deep understanding of another person
 

Synonyms: affinity, bond, agreement, compatibility, concord, empathy, groove, harmony, link, relationship, simpatico, soul, sympathy, togetherness, unity