They had a mutual understanding.

Meaning: This sentence means that they agreed on things and they understood each other's point of view.

Choice of Words: Mutual means shared or common. Understanding means the ability to know or comprehend something. When you put them together, "They had a mutual understanding" means that they shared a common understanding or agreement about something.

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They understood each other.

Meaning: This means that two people both knew what the other person was thinking or feeling, even if they didn't say it out loud.

Choice of Words: The word "understand" means to have a clear idea of something, while "each other" means both people involved. When we say "They understood each other," it means that two people both had a clear idea of what the other person meant.

They were on the same page.

Meaning: This means that two people were thinking or feeling the same way about something, even if they didn't say it out loud.

Choice of Words: The expression "on the same page" means that two people are in agreement or have the same understanding. When we say "They were on the same page," it means that two people had the same idea or goal.

They were in agreement.

Meaning: This means that two people both agreed on something, even if they didn't say it out loud.

Choice of Words: The word "agreement" means a situation where two or more people have the same opinion or decision. When we say "They were in agreement," it means that two people had the same idea or goal.

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