Phrase guide

on that note

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

On the topic that was just previously mentioned.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I heard there's a lemon shortage. On that note, do we have any lemonade stocked up?
  • You've all done a very good job. I'd like to end the meeting on that note. See you Monday.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, that, note.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

The idiom is likely from the musical sense of note.