Phrases Handling Misunderstandings

I think there's been a miscommunication.

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Meaning

There seems to be a communication error.

Example sentences

John: I received conflicting instructions.

Alice: Yes, I think there's been a miscommunication. Let's clarify things.

John: Perhaps we should review the email chain. I think there's been a miscommunication somewhere.

Alice: Agreed, let's do that now.