take note
take note
Remember or focus on (something). Take note—this street will be closed on Monday.
See also: note, take
take note (of someone or something)
To become aware of, remember, focus on, or pay attention to someone or something. I thought Sally would sure take note of me if I wore my new satin dress, but she didn't even look my direction when Visitors are reminded to take note of local laws and customs. The tax laws are changing dramatically, and international businesses need to take note.
See also: note, someone, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take note
Also, take notice. Pay attention, as in Take note, not one man here is wearing a tie, or The aide took notice of the boys throwing spitballs and reported them. An antonym is take no notice of, meaning "ignore," as in Take no notice of them and they'll stop teasing you. [Late 1500s] Also see take notes.
See also: note, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- take note (of someone or something)
- negative
- positive
- accentuate
- accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative
- eliminate
- eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive
- steal the show
- call (someone or something) to (one's) attention
- get (one's) priorities straight