on the same wavelength
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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
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has had a phenomenal season thanks to being on the same wavelength with Matthew Stafford and focusing on his consistency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
Suddenly they were on the same wavelength and Schmidt was hired on March 5, 2020 — a week before the world shut down.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024
"I think age plays a really big part in this, you're on the same wavelength as other dads as well and have quite a lot of common interests."
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023
It was like parents were all on the same wavelength or something.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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