Phrases Handling Misunderstandings

Perhaps we're talking about different things.

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Meaning

Perhaps we have different subjects in mind.

Example sentences

John: 'Perhaps we're talking about different things. Are you referring to Project A or Project B?'

Alice: 'Project B.'

John: 'You're right.'

Alice: 'Perhaps we're talking about different things. I thought we were discussing the budget, not the timeline.'