"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.
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- 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)
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