compare notes, to
compare notes
To discuss one's feelings on or experience of someone or something with another person. This afternoon, we'll have to compare notes on the applicants we've interviewed so far.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
compare notes
Exchange information, observations, or opinions about something, as in Michael and Jane always compare notes after a department meeting. This term originally referred to written notes. [c. 1700]
See also: compare, note
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
compare notes
exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular subject.See also: compare, note
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
compare ˈnotes (with somebody)
exchange ideas or opinions with somebody, especially about shared experiences: We met after the exam to compare notes on how well we had done.See also: compare, note
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
compare notes
To exchange ideas, views, or opinions.
See also: compare, note
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
compare notes, to
To exchange opinions, impressions, or information. The original meaning referred to written notes, but the phrase soon included verbal exchanges as well. It was known by at least 1700. In 1712 Richard Steele wrote (in the Spectator), “They meet and compare notes upon your carriage.”
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- compare notes
- compare notes on
- compare notes on (someone or something)
- hold a candle to
- hold a candle to (someone or something)
- hold a candle to, not
- cannot hold a candle to
- can't hold a candle to
- can't hold a candle to (someone or something)
- can't hold a candle to someone/something