idiom · neutral
on the same page
UK/ɒn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/US/ɑːn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/on·the·SAME·PAGE
speakingtask2
to agree with someone or to have the same understanding about something
Examples
“Before we start, let's make sure we're all on the same page about the deadline.”
“The manager held a meeting to ensure the team was on the same page.”
“We had to clarify roles so everyone would be on the same page.”
Band 8 sentence
“It's crucial the senior team is on the same page before we present to the board.”
Collocations
- be on the same page about sth
- make sure everyone is on the same page
Word family
be on the same page idiom / verb phrase
Common mistakes
in the same page→on the same page
same page→on the same page
Say it for a higher band
5agree→6have the same idea→7+on the same page
Synonyms
agree
have a shared understanding
Easily confused
agree
“We all agree that the policy should change.”
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