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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

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

“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

He insisted he was "on the same wavelength" as Sir Keir in his determination to help Labour win the next general election.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2023

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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