Meaning of the word "get your wires crossed" in English

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get your wires crossed

US /ɡɛt jʊər waɪərz krɔst/
UK /ɡɛt jɔː waɪəz krɒst/
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Idiom

to misunderstand someone or something, especially in communication

Example:
I think we got our wires crossed because I thought you were coming tomorrow, not today.
It seems like we've got our wires crossed about the meeting time.