Noun
sour note (plural sour notes)
(idiomatic) A negative aspect to something mostly positive.
Greig Laidlaw had to turn a deaf ear to the Italian tannoy blast to ensure Scotland's Six Nations did not end on a sour note. Source: Internet
The one sour note was the sight of Phil Gilchrist being stretchered off with an Achilles injury in the second half. Source: Internet
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting between Delhi L-G Anil Baijal and Delhi government representatives, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, begun and ended on a sour note Saturday morning, sources said. Source: Internet
Losing in regionals last year definitely left a sour note. Source: Internet
The only sour note was that Des McNulty voted against this extra money for Clydebank, but thankfully, regional member, Gil Paterson MSP, was there to support the local area. Source: Internet
The whipping boys of the league, DH Carter Primary School opened their account in the tournament on a sour note when they were beaten 2–0 by Ikage Primary School. Source: Internet