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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBe on the same page
/biː ɒn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To have the same understanding of a situation, goal, or plan as someone else.
"Before we start the project, let's meet to ensure we are all on the same page." - 2
To share the same opinions or ideas regarding a particular matter.
"It is crucial that the management and the employees are on the same page about company values."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
This idiomatic expression originated in the mid-20th century in the United States, likely derived from the practice of educators, choir directors, or meeting facilitators instructing participants to turn to a specific page in a shared book or document to ensure everyone is following along together. Over time, it transitioned from a literal instruction in shared reading materials to a metaphorical idiom representing mutual understanding and agreement.
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être sur la même longueur d'onde
Transliteration: ɛtʁ syʁ la mɛm lɔ̃ɡœʁ dɔ̃d
"Nous devons nous assurer que nous sommes sur la même longueur d'onde avant de signer."
auf derselben Wellenlänge sein
Transliteration: aʊf deːɐ̯ˈzɛlbn̩ ˈvɛlənˌlɛŋə zaɪn
"Wir müssen sicherstellen, dass wir auf derselben Wellenlänge sind."
essere sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda
Transliteration: ˈessere sulla ˈstessa lunɡeˈtza ˈdonda
"Dobbiamo assicurarci di essere sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda."
estar en la misma sintonía
Transliteration: esˈtaɾ en la ˈmisma sintoˈni.a
"Es importante que todos estemos en la misma sintonía."
estar na mesma página
Transliteration: esˈtaɾ na ˈmɛzmɐ ˈpaʒinɐ
"Precisamos garantir que estamos na mesma página."
एक ही राय पर होना
Transliteration: ek hi raay par hona
"आगे बढ़ने से पहले हमें यह सुनिश्चित करना होगा कि हम सब एक ही राय पर हैं।"
达成共识
Transliteration: dáchéng gòngshí
"在做决定之前，我们需要确保大家达成共识。"
의견을 일치시키다
Transliteration: 의견을 일치시키다
"프로젝트를 시작하기 전에 우리 모두 의견을 일치시켜야 합니다."
認識を合わせる
Transliteration: ninshiki o awaseru
"プロジェクトを始める前に、全員の認識を合わせる必要があります。"
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