contrary to popular opinion



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contrary to popular opinion

Opposite to what is popularly or generally expected or believed. Usually used to introduce such a statement. Contrary to popular opinion, higher taxes end up benefiting people more than lower ones.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JoyeJOIEnglish
Vendela-Swedish
Mumina-Arabic
MintaMIN-təEnglish (Rare)
JubalJOO-bəl (English)Biblical
DarbyDAHR-beeEnglish