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speak/talk the same language
if two people speak the same language, they have similar beliefs and opinions, and express themselves in similar ways. There's no use setting up a meeting between the environmentalists and the construction company - they just don't speak the same language.
See also: same, speak, talk

speak the same language
to share similar beliefs and opinions. Environmentalists and developers don't speak the same language. When we got down to planning where to go on our trip, I was glad we spoke the same language.
See also: same, speak


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