compare notes

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

Users compare notes on how long their fleet of virtual interns can work without making a mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal

We might tweak investments, compare notes on spending or even dream up something new to add to our bucket lists, such as a trip to Japan with the parents or a party for a big milestone.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Late last year. Flew to France to compare notes, share ideas, that sort of thing.”

From Literature

Doctor Dmitri Drekonja, who worked with Pretti, told ABC News the pair had bonded over their interest in mountain biking and would compare notes on which trails to ride.

From BBC

This does happen in many Beijing parks, where songbird owners gather with their caged pets to chat and compare notes.

From BBC

Related Words

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