crossed wires
The phrase "crossed wires" originates from the early days of telecommunication, where literal crossed wires would cause communication errors.
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Definition
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(idiomatic, informal)A misunderstanding between two or more people.
Example
- We must have our wires crossed because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
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(idiomatic, informal)Confusion arising from mixed or incorrect information.
Example
- There were crossed wires about the project's deadline, causing a lot of last-minute stress.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crossed wires":
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