معنی
To be in agreement with others about a situation or plan.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the US, 'getting on the same page' is often the first step of any meeting. It reflects the American value of 'alignment' and 'transparency.' While 'on the same page' is common, Brits often use 'singing from the same hymn sheet' in more formal or traditional settings. In Silicon Valley and tech hubs, this phrase is almost a requirement. It is used to manage 'distributed teams' who work in different time zones. In cultures that value 'Janteloven' or consensus-based decision making (like Denmark or Sweden), being on the same page is not just a goal, it's a social necessity.
Use it to clarify
If you are confused in a meeting, say 'I just want to make sure I'm on the same page...' before asking your question. It sounds very professional.
Avoid 'In'
Never say 'in the same page.' It is the most common mistake for English learners and sounds very 'foreign' to native speakers.
معنی
To be in agreement with others about a situation or plan.
Use it to clarify
If you are confused in a meeting, say 'I just want to make sure I'm on the same page...' before asking your question. It sounds very professional.
Avoid 'In'
Never say 'in the same page.' It is the most common mistake for English learners and sounds very 'foreign' to native speakers.
The 'Get' trick
Use 'get' when you are currently arguing or confused. 'Let's stop and get on the same page.'
Business Jargon
In some offices, people say 'Let's sync up' instead. It means the exact same thing as 'Let's get on the same page.'
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and article.
We need to be ____ ____ same page before we talk to the boss.
The idiom always uses 'on the'.
Which situation best describes being 'on the same page'?
Choose the correct scenario:
Being on the same page means having a shared understanding or agreement.
Fill in the missing line to show agreement.
Person A: 'I think we should focus on social media marketing this month.' Person B: 'I agree. I'm glad we're ________.'
'On the same page' is the correct idiom for agreement on a plan.
Match the phrase variation to its best context.
Match: 1. On the same wavelength, 2. Singing from the same hymn sheet, 3. On the same page.
'Wavelength' is for vibes, 'hymn sheet' is for public consistency, and 'page' is for general agreement.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Page vs. Boat
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاWe need to be ____ ____ same page before we talk to the boss.
The idiom always uses 'on the'.
Choose the correct scenario:
Being on the same page means having a shared understanding or agreement.
Person A: 'I think we should focus on social media marketing this month.' Person B: 'I agree. I'm glad we're ________.'
'On the same page' is the correct idiom for agreement on a plan.
Match: 1. On the same wavelength, 2. Singing from the same hymn sheet, 3. On the same page.
'Wavelength' is for vibes, 'hymn sheet' is for public consistency, and 'page' is for general agreement.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It is not 'slang,' but it is also not 'frozen' formal.
Yes! You can be on the same page with one other person or a group of 100 people.
You can say 'We are on different pages' or 'We are not on the same page.'
In English, we are 'on' a page because the text is on the surface of the paper. Idioms usually keep the original preposition of the literal meaning.
Yes, it is very common in all varieties of English, including British, American, Australian, and Canadian.
No, that is not a standard idiom. Stick to 'page' or use the British 'hymn sheet' variation.
No, you can use it for anything: planning a party, deciding on a movie, or discussing your feelings.
It's better to use 'in agreement' or 'shared understanding' in formal academic writing, as idioms can be seen as too casual.
Simply ask, 'Are we on the same page?'
Yes: 'We were on the same page yesterday, but now I'm not so sure.'
Almost. 'Wavelength' is more about having a similar personality, while 'page' is about agreeing on a specific plan.
The phrase usually implies agreement. If you understand but disagree, you would say: 'I'm on the same page about the facts, but I don't agree with the strategy.'
عبارات مرتبط
See eye to eye
synonymTo agree with someone completely.
In sync
similarWorking well together at the same time.
On the same wavelength
similarThinking in a similar way.
At odds
contrastIn disagreement.
Singing from the same hymn sheet
specialized formPresenting a united front to others.
