wavelength

be on the same wavelength

To be in agreement; to think or behave similarly. I was surprised that we became friends so quickly, but we're just always on the same wavelength.
See also: on, same, wavelength

on the same wavelength

In harmony or agreement; thinking or behaving in similar ways. I was surprised that we became friends so quickly, but we're just always on the same wavelength. A: "How does Indian food sound tonight?" B: "That's what I was going to suggest! We must be on the same wavelength."
See also: on, same, wavelength
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the same wavelength

Fig. thinking in the same pattern. We're not on the same wavelength. Let's try again. We kept talking until we got on the same wavelength.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on the same wavelength

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]
See also: on, same, wavelength
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on the same wavelength

COMMON If two people are on the same wavelength, they understand each other well because they share the same attitudes, interests, and opinions. We work well together partly because we're on the same wavelength. Varchione's sister is nine years older than her, and the two are not close. `We've never really been on the same wavelength,' says Wendy. Note: A radio programme cannot be heard unless the radio is tuned to the correct wavelength.
See also: on, same, wavelength
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

on the same wavelength

having the same ideas and way of thinking as another or each other, especially as affecting the ability to communicate.
See also: on, same, wavelength
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be on the same ˈwavelength/on different ˈwavelengths

(informal) have the same/different opinion or feelings about something: I find him difficult to talk to — we’re on completely different wavelengths. On the subject of marriage, Judith and I are on the same wavelength.
See also: different, on, same, wavelength
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on the same wavelength

mod. thinking in the same pattern. We’re not on the same wavelength. Let’s try again.
See also: on, same, wavelength
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

on the same wavelength

Informal
In complete accord; in harmony: "a fluid ... production in which author, director, designer and cast seem to be working on the same wavelength" (James Lardner).
See also: on, same, wavelength
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • be on the same wavelength
  • be on the same wavelength/on different wavelengths
  • bang (people's) heads together
  • bang people's heads together
  • bang your/their/our heads together
  • do unto others
  • act out
  • live (one's) own life
  • live your own life
References in periodicals archive
Figure 5: Method for expanding band usage through wavelength conversion using this technology
The schematic diagram and the setup are shown in Figure 2, where [[lambda].sub.1] = 632.8 nm and [[lambda].sub.2] = 532 nm, the equivalent wavelength, [LAMBDA] = 3.34 [micro]m.
where [[lambda]'.sub.0] is the fitted peak wavelength and a and c are another two fitting parameters.
The construction process consists of routing (routing can be ignored under the ring topology), grouping, and wavelength assignment (i.e.
From the viewpoint of engineering design and applications, the tolerance to changes of signal power is an important issue on the design of all-optical wavelength multicasting scheme.
The different wavelengths of light activate the cone cells at the back of the eye which pass the message to the brain.
The three angles in Fig la and Fig lb and the properties of the grating determine the wavelength of the photons reaching the exit slit or the central pixel of the CCD array.
An optical add/drop MUX (OADM) can be used to add or drop a specific wavelength along the route of the fiber-optic line.
That's because the small bottle produces sound waves with a shorter wavelength, meaning more vibrations per second, or a higher frequency.
LASER curing units also have a very narrow wavelength, which may not cure all resins.
The wavelength distribution near the sheet break-up point can be used to determine the completeness of the disintegration process.
Two more intimate films by Atom Egoyan and David Cronenberg are cited and Michael Snow's Wavelength also received significant support.
IBM's researchers detected light with a wavelength of 1.5 micrometers, which the company says is particularly valuable because it is the wavelength widely used in optical communications.
When designing dielectric rod antennas for maximum bandwidth, maximum gain, minimum beamwidth and/or low side lobes, design parameters reported in the literature are provided in terms of free-space wavelength. While this methodology lends itself well to other antenna types, it is not as useful when used to describe dielectric rod antennas.