compare notes

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 notes
To share or exchange one's ideas (with someone else)
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Main Entry:compare

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compare notes phrase
to discuss something with someone who has also experienced it or thought about it

Everyone was comparing notes after the exam.

Thesaurus: to discuss somethingsynonym
Main entry: compare

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(of two or more people) exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular subject

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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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Main Entry:compare
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compare notes — see compare, 1
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Main Entry:note

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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