"Common wisdom" refers to the knowledge or beliefs that are commonly accepted or understood by a large group of people. It represents the information or insights that are often regarded as true or correct within a particular society or culture.
Sentences with «common wisdom»
I have green eyes, so common wisdom says lavender is my shade, and I do like that, but I tried this look with baby blue Caribbean and got so many compliments. (janeiredale.com)
As we learn more about depression and its triggers, common wisdom about treating it and its symptoms apply. (surrogateparenting.com)
Common wisdom suggests not to jump off a bridge just because everyone else is doing it. (sciencemag.org)