Get your wires crossed

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Pro Tip 1/3

Confusion Source

Clarify that the confusion often comes from miscommunication or misinformation. Slide

Sorry if I misinformed you and we got our wires crossed.

Pro Tip 2/3

Resolve Mistakes

Use the phrase when recognizing a misunderstanding and seeking to correct it. Slide

Let's meet again; we got our wires crossed about the project's goals.

Pro Tip 3/3

Casual Tone

The phrase is informal, best used in casual or friendly conversations. Slide

Did I get the time wrong? We must've gotten our wires crossed.