get (one's) lines crossed
get (one's) lines crossed
To have a misunderstanding or miscommunication with someone else. I'm sorry I'm late, I thought we were getting here at 8—we must have gotten our lines crossed. My mom and I got our lines crossed, and now there's no one here to babysit the kids.
See also: crosse, get, line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get your ˈlines/ˈwires crossed
,have crossed ˈlines/ˈwires
(informal) misunderstand each other: I think we’ve got our lines crossed somewhere. I said Venice, not Vienna. We must have got crossed wires. I thought you were going to drive, not me.This refers to telephone wires/lines that are not connected properly.
See also: crosse, get, line, wire
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
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- a run on (something)
- be pushed for time
- a rush on (something)
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
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