Idiom
on the same page
Meanings
Sharing the same understanding or agreement about a plan, goal, or details.
Definition
To be on the same page means to share the same understanding or agreement about something.
If people are on the same page, they understand a situation in the same way and agree on what to do next. It is often used in workplaces, meetings, and teamwork to check alignment. It can describe agreement on goals, plans, expectations, or details.
Examples
- Before we start, I want to make sure we’re on the same page about the deadline.
- The designer and the developer finally got on the same page about the new layout.
- Let’s meet quickly so we can all be on the same page.
- We weren’t on the same page about who would contact the client.
- After the call, everyone was on the same page about the next steps.
More at B2 level
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- take the mickey To take the mickey means to tease someone or make fun of them in a not-too-serious way.
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.
More idioms
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- lost the plot To become confused or unreasonable and no longer understand what is happening or what matters.
- ducks in a row To have everything organized and ready in the correct order.