Idiom
on the same page
Meanings
In agreement or sharing the same understanding about something.
Having the same goals, expectations, or plan before working together.
Definition
To agree or share the same understanding about a plan, idea, or situation.
If people are on the same page, they agree or have the same understanding of what is happening or what should be done. It is often used in workplaces, meetings, and teamwork to check alignment. It can also mean that everyone has the same goals and expectations before taking action.
Examples
- Before we start coding, let’s make sure we’re on the same page about the requirements.
- I thought the deadline was Friday, so we weren’t on the same page.
- After the meeting, the whole team was finally on the same page.
- Can you summarize the plan so we’re all on the same page?
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it for physical location (e.g., being in the same place) instead of shared understanding or agreement.
More at B2 level
- Bob's your uncle Used to say that something will be easy or will happen exactly as expected after a simple step.
- touch base To touch base means to briefly contact someone to share updates, confirm plans, or check progress.
- ballpark figure A ballpark figure is an approximate number or estimate, not an exact one.
- take the mickey To take the mickey means to mock someone or tease them in an unkind or cheeky way.
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.
More idioms
- Bob's your uncle Used to say that something will be easy or will happen exactly as expected after a simple step.
- close but no cigar Used to say someone almost succeeded but did not quite achieve the goal.
- down to the wire Used to say something is decided or finished only at the last possible moment.
- lost the plot To become confused or behave in a way that no longer makes sense.
- ducks in a row To have everything organized and ready for action.