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.
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But a few months later, a member of the Mason City Police met with a Wisconsin Sheriff to compare notes and revisit leads related to a man named Christopher Revak.
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Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
So there will be lots of friendly people to compare notes with on your progress, including those coming down who can report on how much climbing lies ahead.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Second, bring in a second (or third) person to also interview, then compare notes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This further proves how much women really need each other to compare notes and find similarities when going through these health milestones.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 11 June 2025
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Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
So there will be lots of friendly people to compare notes with on your progress, including those coming down who can report on how much climbing lies ahead.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Second, bring in a second (or third) person to also interview, then compare notes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This further proves how much women really need each other to compare notes and find similarities when going through these health milestones.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for compare notes
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“Compare notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compare%20notes. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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