Phrases Handling Misunderstandings

Perhaps we're talking at cross purposes.

C2

Meaning

Perhaps we're misunderstanding each other due to different interpretations.

Example sentences

John: 'I thought you meant the blue file.'<br>

Alice: 'No, the green one. Perhaps we're talking at cross purposes.'

John: 'Oh, I was focusing on the short-term goals. Perhaps we're talking at cross purposes.'

Alice: 'I'm referring to the long-term strategy.'<br>