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on the same wavelength

Idioms  

  1. 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]

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In the latter case, you and the other person are literally on the same wavelength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Philip Rivers, longtime Chargers quarterback, was on the same wavelength as Allen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

"I'm damned sure we're not on the same wavelength," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

“But we’re on the same wavelength of, ‘Let’s get you back out as healthy as possible as soon as possible, in a healthy way.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

It was like parents were all on the same wavelength or something.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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