Phrases with «common parlance»

"Common parlance" means using everyday language or words that are commonly understood by most people. Full definition

Sentences with «common parlance»

  • «Platonic» references both the ancient philosopher's metaphysics of ideal Forms, which simultaneously exist outside our perceptions and yet give rise to them, and the related meaning in common parlance of non-romantic love. (urbanvideoproject.com)
  • The term, brought into common parlance by two film versions of Patrick Hamilton's play Gaslight, has come to mean a psychological form of manipulation in which a person is convinced that they are losing their mind. (awfj.org)
  • The term «taper» become common parlance on Wall Street, and gave rise to the phrase «taper tantrum.» (cnbc.com)
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