on the same wavelength

Idioms and Phrases

In complete accord, in rapport, as in Conductor, orchestra members, soloists, and chorus all were on the same wavelength, making for a wonderful performance . This term alludes to radio waves that carry a broadcast. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Borzykin is part of a volleyball group of Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians and says they are "all on the same wavelength".

From BBC

"Our two-layer embryo-like aggregates were the key to our success. Other studies usually use a mixture of different stem cell lines. However, the cell populations we used come from just one stem cell line. This means that they not only have an identical genetic background, but also utilise the same communication systems. You could also say that they are on the same wavelength," says Schröter.

From Science Daily

Grossi said his May 28 discussions with Russian officials were to “assure that we are on the same wavelength” but that the outcome could not be characterized as a “formal agreement.”

From Seattle Times

The trouble is, none of the performances are on the same wavelength: Hudgens is an outrageously hilarious monster; Brochu, an earnest heroine; and the increasingly unhinged Braff tries too hard to be empathetic.

From New York Times

But they're on the same wavelength.

From Salon

Related Words

• adaptable
• appropriate
• consistent
• suitable