Meaning & Origin
“On the same page” means having a shared understanding — alignment on goals, information, or next steps. The image is of people reading the same page in a book or document, so everyone follows the same content.
Pronunciation Guide
- on the — often reduced to “on thuh.”
- same — long “a,” like “saym.”
- page — long “a,” sounds like “payj.”
- Natural rhythm: on the SAME PAGE.
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it to confirm alignment or ask for clarification.
- Before we kick off, are product and design on the same page?
- The brief put everyone on the same page about scope and deadlines.
- Let’s get on the same page about success metrics.
- After the meeting, the teams still weren’t on the same page.
- A quick recap will keep stakeholders on the same page.
- We’re on the same page that launch is contingent on QA sign‑off.
Synonyms
aligned · in agreement · on the same wavelength · in sync · see eye to eye · singing from the same hymn sheet (UK)