common sense

compound noun16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
good common sense8.0

Refers to reliable and practical judgment.

practical common sense7.5

Refers to judgment useful in real-life situations.

sound common sense7.0

Emphasizes the solid and dependable nature of the judgment.

simple common sense6.5

Highlights the uncomplicated nature of the required judgment.

plain common sense6.0

Refers to basic, straightforward common sense.

pure common sense5.0

Suggests that the decision is based only on common sense.

(not) an ounce of common sense7.5

An idiom meaning to have no common sense at all. Often used in the negative.

use common sense9.5

To apply one's ability to make sensible decisions.

have common sense9.0

To possess the quality of good judgment.

show common sense7.5

To demonstrate that one has good judgment.

rely on common sense7.0

To trust one's own practical judgment.

exercise common sense6.5

To actively and carefully use one's judgment.

common sense prevails8.0

Used when a practical, sensible solution is chosen over a less sensible one.

common sense tells sb sth7.0

A more personal way of saying that something is an obvious conclusion.

common sense suggests sth6.5

Implies that practical reason points to a particular conclusion.

common sense dictates sth6.0

Indicates that a course of action is obviously correct or necessary.