1) A phrase which communicates that you understand and that you will give a person's advice, observation or perspective, proper consideration
2) That you will take note of the information for later consideration/use
"John, your report may need to mention the affect of tides on fish life cycles."
"Duly noted Laura. I might discuss with Stevelater whether it can be added given the time constraints"
A phrase that is used to disregard yet acknowledge someone’s criticism, critique, observation, or suggestion. The connotation is a snide ‘I don’t care what you think. You are probably right, but that doesn't matter. Shut up.’
Used colloquially and incorrectly today by young people as a sarcastic and dismissive method of dismissing someone else's criticism -- often to have the last word.
Mature person, "I prefer to watch classic horror films because they relied on well developed storylines and good storytelling principles instead of today's CGI horror films"
Teenager, "duly noted."
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.