common knowledge
Frequency: 7.914.8 per million words
Something that is known to everyone or to most people.
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- It's common knowledge that he's left his wife.
- The fact that the Earth is round is common knowledge.
- Among the staff, it was common knowledge that she was looking for a new job.
- His love for classical music is common knowledge in our family.
- Is it common knowledge that the company is struggling financially?
- That particular restaurant has the best pizza in town, and it's common knowledge.
- The local elections are coming up, which is common knowledge to everyone in the community.
- It became common knowledge after the news report was published.
- She spoke about her past, turning private information into common knowledge.
- Despite their efforts to keep it a secret, their engagement became common knowledge.