- compare notes
- phrasal
: to exchange observations and views
the two rival coaches got together after the game to compare notes
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compare notesTo share or exchange one's ideas (with someone else)• • •Main Entry: ↑compare* * *
compare notes phraseto discuss something with someone who has also experienced it or thought about itEveryone was comparing notes after the exam.
Thesaurus: to discuss somethingsynonymMain entry: compare* * *
(of two or more people) exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular subject* * *
compare notes: to talk to someone about something that you and that person have each done, experienced, etc.The parents compared notes on raising children.
I phoned a coworker after the meeting to compare notes.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.