on the same wavelength
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yes, it is.
Yes.Antonio said:
Ellos están en la misma onda. = They are on the same wavelength.
"On the same wavelength" <-- slightly more popular
"On the same track"
It is also common to say "On the right track", meaning you are doing a good job, or you understand. For example, I can respond to your posts like this:
"On the same track"
It is also common to say "On the right track", meaning you are doing a good job, or you understand. For example, I can respond to your posts like this:
Yes, Antonio, you are on the right track.Antonio said:
hard to say. but there's a new "kid" in town, which didn't used to be around ten years ago. I don't know where, or when, it came from:
"on the same wavelength" = "on the same track" = "on the same page"
"I just want to make sure we are on the same wavelength/track/page."
If you want to add a little pizzazz to your english, i would say "on the same page" is a bit trendier.
"on the same wavelength" = "on the same track" = "on the same page"
"I just want to make sure we are on the same wavelength/track/page."
If you want to add a little pizzazz to your english, i would say "on the same page" is a bit trendier.
Yes. Definetely.
yes antonio, we are on the same page now.
Oh, what I was not positive about what how to quote you in my reply.I tried to quote you in post # 10, but didn't know how!
What I'm saying is that "on the same page," "on the same track," and "on the same wavelength" all express the same idea. Two (or more) people have an understanding of each other, and/or are working toward the same goal. (Although I think "track" is used more to express a goal - it implies that there is a destination.)
"On the right track" means that you are doing a good job. Hope this helps!
What I'm saying is that "on the same page," "on the same track," and "on the same wavelength" all express the same idea. Two (or more) people have an understanding of each other, and/or are working toward the same goal. (Although I think "track" is used more to express a goal - it implies that there is a destination.)
"On the right track" means that you are doing a good job. Hope this helps!
Yes.Antonio said:
"On the right track"
"On (the right) track"
So Sharon is right. on the same page/on the same track/on the same wavelength is the same thing. I totally agree with her; But it's totally different meaning that "on the right track and "on track", right?
For me, it doesn't sound so good to say, for example "Yeah Matt, and on the right track, and then you add a comment, bla, bla, bla" I think this is more used in the context that Sharon said previously, right?
If I am right or if I am wrong, please let me know.
For me, it doesn't sound so good to say, for example "Yeah Matt, and on the right track, and then you add a comment, bla, bla, bla" I think this is more used in the context that Sharon said previously, right?
If I am right or if I am wrong, please let me know.
Did you mean you type, "Matt and I are on the right track? If so, then yes, that would make sense.
Also, I do not mean to be picky, but this is something you should know. In Spanish, the word for making unequal comparisons is "que," which basically translates into "that" To quote you, "But it's totally different meaning that "on the right track and "on track", right?"
In English, in order to make unequal comparisons, we use the word "than." Examples:
"I am a better driver than you."
"I admire no one more than my parents."
"I would rather read than jog."
Also, I do not mean to be picky, but this is something you should know. In Spanish, the word for making unequal comparisons is "que," which basically translates into "that" To quote you, "But it's totally different meaning that "on the right track and "on track", right?"
In English, in order to make unequal comparisons, we use the word "than." Examples:
"I am a better driver than you."
"I admire no one more than my parents."
"I would rather read than jog."
Sharon,
Your sentence makes sense, but what about this sentence:
For me, it doesn't sound so good to say, for example "Yeah Matt, and on the right track, and then you add a comment, bla, bla, bla".
From my point of view, is way better and it sounds better, the previous examples that you gave me.
But if I am right or if I am wrong, please let me know.
Your sentence makes sense, but what about this sentence:
For me, it doesn't sound so good to say, for example "Yeah Matt, and on the right track, and then you add a comment, bla, bla, bla".
From my point of view, is way better and it sounds better, the previous examples that you gave me.
But if I am right or if I am wrong, please let me know.
This might get confusing, and I am sorry. If my Spanish was better, I might try it, but I am afraid I would complicate it more. Can anyone help?
If two people are talking, and one makes a statement, for example, "Yeah, Matt, it's going to rain today." They can then follow that statement with, "On the same track, I should (take my umbrella.) or (close the windows.) or (not wash the car.) or any number of things that follow the same line of thought. Therefore, the "train of thoughts" are on the same track.
If two people are talking, and one makes a statement, for example, "Yeah, Matt, it's going to rain today." They can then follow that statement with, "On the same track, I should (take my umbrella.) or (close the windows.) or (not wash the car.) or any number of things that follow the same line of thought. Therefore, the "train of thoughts" are on the same track.
For me, it doesn't sound so good to say, for example "Yeah Matt, and on the right track, and then you add a comment, bla, bla, bla".
From my point of view, is way better and it sounds better, the previous examples that you gave me. But I don't know about this example that I gave you.
But if I am right or if I am wrong, please let me know.
From my point of view, is way better and it sounds better, the previous examples that you gave me. But I don't know about this example that I gave you.
But if I am right or if I am wrong, please let me know.
Maru, do you mean on the right track?
The best one I can come up with on short notice is this. A friend of mine has a birthday coming up, and I told them I got them a present. (I got them a sapphire necklace.) They start asking, "What did you get me?" and I tell them, "You have to guess." They :"A new car?" Me: "No." They: "A book?" Me: "No" They:"A diamond necklace?" Me:"No, but you are on the right track." This means they are not right, but they are getting closer to being right.
The best one I can come up with on short notice is this. A friend of mine has a birthday coming up, and I told them I got them a present. (I got them a sapphire necklace.) They start asking, "What did you get me?" and I tell them, "You have to guess." They :"A new car?" Me: "No." They: "A book?" Me: "No" They:"A diamond necklace?" Me:"No, but you are on the right track." This means they are not right, but they are getting closer to being right.
Seriously confusing
Is this term only used for describing a general behavior or shared understanding between people?
Would you use "we are on the same wavelength" if we agree on a specific thing? like we both agree to go to that restaurant downtown tonight, would you say "we're on the same wavelength"?
Would you use "we are on the same wavelength" if we agree on a specific thing? like we both agree to go to that restaurant downtown tonight, would you say "we're on the same wavelength"?