[Idiom] MIX SIGNALS. - Decoding Phrases About Miscommunication
Mix signals.
Confuse communication.
To 'mix signals' means to send confusing messages that may contradict each other, leading to misunderstandings. Think of a traffic light showing green and red at the same time! It’s a common phrase used in discussions about relationships and communications where people are not clear about their intentions or feelings.
Example Sentences
His mixed signals made it hard to understand his intentions.
His unclear messages made his intentions hard to understand.
She sent mixed signals, leaving him confused about their relationship.
She sent unclear messages, leaving him confused about their relationship.
The company's mixed signals created uncertainty among employees.
The company's unclear messages created confusion among employees.