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compare notes

if two people compare notes, they tell each other what they think about something that they have both done. We'd had the same boyfriend at different times in our life so it was quite interesting to compare notes.

See also: note

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compare apples and oranges

to examine the similarities of things that are completely different. Comparing the average wages of workers and managers is like trying to compare apples and oranges.

Usage notes: usually used to explain that two things cannot be compared

See also: apple, orange

compare notes

to exchange information and opinions. We met at the coffee shop to compare notes on our new boss. The two sisters always compared notes.

See also: note