
Get your wires crossed
Confusion Source
Clarify that the confusion often comes from miscommunication or misinformation.
Sorry if I misinformed you and we got our wires crossed.
Resolve Mistakes
Use the phrase when recognizing a misunderstanding and seeking to correct it.
Let's meet again; we got our wires crossed about the project's goals.
Casual Tone
The phrase is informal, best used in casual or friendly conversations.
Did I get the time wrong? We must've gotten our wires crossed.