In this post, I will share some common idioms used to express these sentiments. The sentences that have a thumbs up are sentences you would want to hear your US counterpart say - these phrases have a good and positive meaning behind them. The sentences or statements that have a thumbs down sign signify messages you would not want to hear US colleagues say, as those messages, while they use similar phrases, communicate disappointment or related not-so-good feelings.
Agreement:
- On the same page
- In the same boat
- On the same wavelength
“I am not sure when we will be on the same wavelength. We disagree more than we agree. How will we move forward in this project?”
Being Kept Informed:
- In the loop
- Stay on top of things
Reaching the Goal/Keeping Timely Targets:
- On the right track
- Up to speed
- On the ball
Misunderstanding/Not Paying Attention/Reacting too Slow:
- Out in Left Field
- Off base
- Miss the boat (also means missing the opportunity for something better)
(Typically these idioms are used to denote negativity in 90% of the cases.)
Do you know other idioms that fit these categories?
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