popular

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.

See also: contrary, opinion, popular

contrary to popular belief/opinion

something that you say before you make a statement that is the opposite of what most people believe Contrary to popular belief, bottled water is not always better than tap water.

See also: belief, contrary, popular

Common Names:

Name	Gender	Pronounced	Usage
Radimir		-	Russian
Sally		['sæli]
Cressida		KRES-ə-də (English)	Literature
TorØ		-	Norwegian
Zoe		ZO-ee (English), DZO-e (Italian)	English, Greek, Italian, Ancient Greek
Wally		['weili]

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