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
KseniaKSEN-yahPolish
Zarathustrazahr-ə-THOO-strə (English)History
Henrikehen-REE-kə (German)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Sylvianne-French
SakuSAH-kooFinnish
Metodija-Macedonian