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on the same wavelength

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  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

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

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025

"And we are on the same wavelength in terms of what is needed in the short term and then how we want to move the club forward in the medium to long term."

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025

“He plays on the same wavelength that I do, and it’s hard to do that,” Mahomes said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024

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

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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