sing from the same song sheet

sing from the same song sheet

To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing from the same song sheet before we begin. Make sure everyone from the campaign is singing from the same song sheet before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: same, sheet, sing, song
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sing from the same ˈsong/ˈhymn sheet

(informal) say the same things and agree about a subject, especially in public: We really need to make sure we are all singing from the same hymn sheet before the press conference.
See also: hymn, same, sheet, sing, song
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a ghost at the feast
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • a fast talker
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a horse of another
  • a horse of another color
  • a horse of another colour
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
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The Dublin West TD claims there is an ongoing effort within the Dail to silence strong opposition voices and believes the main parties, in many areas, sing from the same song sheet.
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Less than a year later, it would seem that even after producing a Grand Slam in glorious style and providing hope of World Cup success, the conditions do not exist for Mike to make everyone sing from the same song sheet. The band plays on while the Welsh rugby public wonders who really calls the tune.
Mike, thank you for the music
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