After several months of arguing, the design team finally had a meeting of the minds.
A falling out
a major disagreement
The producer and director of the TV show had a falling out last year and haven't spoken since.
In synch
coordinated (synchronized)
Taniguchi-san's job is to make sure that the advertising campaign is in synch with the product launch.Note: can also be used negatively: The ad campaign was out of synch with the product launch.
Come to a screeching halt
stop immediately
The negotiations came to a screeching halt when one of the lawyers refused to revise the wording of the contract.
A marriage made in heaven
a perfect match
The press said the merger was a match made in heaven but the newly combined company was bankrupt within a year.