be generally acknowledged

Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words

used when something is accepted as true by most people

Examples (10)

  • It is generally acknowledged that exercise is good for your health.
  • She is generally acknowledged to be one of the best artists of her generation.
  • The book is generally acknowledged as a masterpiece of modern literature.
  • At the time, his theory was not generally acknowledged by his peers.
  • The fact that the Earth is round is now generally acknowledged.
  • His contributions to science were generally acknowledged only after his death.
  • Isn't it generally acknowledged that teamwork leads to better results?
  • Although controversial, the film is generally acknowledged to have had a huge cultural impact.
  • The need for environmental protection is generally acknowledged across the globe.
  • It has become generally acknowledged that mental health is as important as physical health.