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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

Though certainly not on the same wavelength, the now ubiquitous phenomenon that is “KPop Demon Hunters” suffered a similar fate at first.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

"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

It was like we were on the same wavelength.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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