compare notes

idiom

: to talk with another or to one another about something done or experienced in common

The parents compared notes on raising children.

I phoned a coworker after the meeting to compare notes.

Examples of compare notes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Election officials from seven battleground states convened in Atlanta last week to compare notes and prepare for Election Day. —

Major Garrett, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2024 To that end, Floyd and Bosa often compare notes and discuss pass-rushing techniques during defensive warmups at practice. —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024 Women in cinema don’t often get to compare notes with their lovers. —

Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024 Most popular is the one in the Living Room, where everyone gathers to read, join group activities, and enthusiastically compare notes on the day’s landings. —

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for compare notes

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