on that note
On the topic that was just previously mentionedOn the topic that was just previously mentioned.
» The meeting ended on an optimistic note.
Встреча окончилась на оптимистической ноте. — Hellerick
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2 sensesOn the topic that was just previously mentioned.
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.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, that, note.
Examples
19 sentencesThe meeting ended on an optimistic note.
ruВстреча окончилась на оптимистической ноте. — Hellerick
Tom's speech ended on a positive note.
On a more positive note, we should be making a profit by this time next year.
Tom's voice cracked on a high note.
Let's finish on a positive note.
ruДавайте закончим на оптимистической ноте. — Ivanovb
Origin
The idiom is likely from the musical sense of note.The idiom is likely from the musical sense of note.
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