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Get your wires crossed

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Confusion Source

Clarify that the confusion often comes from miscommunication or misinformation.

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

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

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

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

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