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What does “on the same page” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
Having the same understanding or opinion as someone else
“Before we start, let's make sure we're on the same page.”
Say it smoothly: “on-the-same-page”
From the B2 lesson Agree to Disagree (disagreeing politely).
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What does “on the same page” mean?
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