We got our wires crossed about the meeting time.
get one's wires crossed
idiomTo get confused or mixed up about another person's intentions; to misunderstand one another.
Origin
disputed originFrom the early days of telephony, when touching wires could reroute conversations.
I thought she was bringing the food, but she thought I was — we got our wires crossed.
The two diplomats had got their wires crossed during negotiations, each believing the other had agreed to terms that had never in fact been discussed.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.