The English We Speak: No notes

Now, let's learn the expression no notes.

Yes.

Use no notes when you want to say something is perfect.

Notes, in this context, refers to feedback or criticism, just like when a teacher assesses a piece of work and leaves notes for future improvement.

Right.

So if you say no notes, you are expressing that you have no feedback or criticism.

Whatever you're talking about is perfect or flawless.

So you used it in the context of a singer's performance.

I used it when talking about my perfect week.

Now, time for some more examples.

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That three-course meal was incredibly delicious, no notes.

I went to a wedding, and the best man's speech was hilarious, no notes.

Wow, your outfit is stunning, no notes.

[upbeat music] Georgie, is the expression no notes always used on its own without a verb?

Most commonly it is used on its own, but you might also hear a sentence like, "I have no notes."

Okay.

Let's recap.

No notes is a modern slang expression that is used when something is perfect and no negative feedback is needed.

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