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Translation of wavelength #1 (permalink) Fri Sep 12, 2008 15:16 pm   Translation of wavelength
 

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ESL/EFL Test #544 "English Slang Idioms (147)", question 1

"So, you think that we should stop eating so much fast food and start cooking more meals at home too? I am glad that we are on the same .......... I think that we will feel much healthier if we cook more at home," Rob said to his wife.

(a) mind
(b) planet
(c) goal
(d) wavelength

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #544 "English Slang Idioms (147)", answer 1

"So, you think that we should stop eating so much fast food and start cooking more meals at home too? I am glad that we are on the same wavelength. I think that we will feel much healthier if we cook more at home," Rob said to his wife.

Correct answer: (d) wavelength
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Translation of wavelength?

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Translation of wavelength #2 (permalink) Fri Sep 12, 2008 15:20 pm   Translation of wavelength
 

Hi,

'Translation of wavelength' - a wavelength is the number on the dial of a radio that identifies the station you are tuning into. In the idiomatic sense it means. We are thinking along the same lines/we agree with each other.

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