to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
sich missverstehen, wenn man über verschiedene Dinge spricht
"I think we’re talking at cross purposes—I meant next week, not this one."
"Ich glaube, wir sprechen aneinander vorbei—ich meinte nächste Woche, nicht diese."
to become friends quickly and easily
to become less angry or upset
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
To go bankrupt or out of business.
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
to be living the life you always wanted