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Essere sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda

To understand each other perfectly

Literal Translation

"To be on the same wavelength"

What it means

To understand each other perfectly; to be perfectly in sync. Used to describe a deep mutual understanding between two people, whether romantic partners, friends, or colleagues. Common in modern Italian speech.

Example in context

"Con lui mi trovo benissimo — siamo sempre sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda."

"I get along so well with him — we are always on the same wavelength."

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