take note

Idioms  

1. 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.

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take note

O’Leary hinted at Mack, Tuipulotu and Mesidor sharing the field at the same time — opposing quarterbacks should take note.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

"We take note of it and respect this decision, which applies to everyone," he said on X, vowing to continue fighting against what he described as "a deadly poison for our children".

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

A peek into the future of restaurant reservations: If you’re making plans for a fancy dinner this weekend, take note: A big “upgrade” is coming to your favorite restaurants—to diners’ detriment.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

Investors should take note of mounting tail risks — the probability of an extreme market event — and buy some insurance against a major correction, advise Deutsche Bank strategists.

From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026

I take note of this bus and the places it passes.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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