accepted wisdom
/əkˈsɛptɪd ˈwɪzdəm/
Definition

Definition of accepted wisdom - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

common beliefbelief most people think is true without questioning
  • It is accepted wisdom that breakfast is the most important meal.
  • Accepted wisdom says you should drink eight glasses of water daily.
  • It’s accepted wisdom that exercise improves mood.
common knowledge conventional wisdom
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Expressions with accepted

it's the accepted thingexp.
used to say something is seen as normal and approved
Bring a small gift to the host; it's the accepted thing.
socially acceptedadj.
considered normal or okay by most people in a community
Smoking indoors is no longer socially accepted in many countries.
accepted practicen.
usual way of acting that most people in a group consider normal
Removing your shoes indoors is accepted practice in many households.
accepted pairingn.
duo that is widely approved or favored
The actors became an accepted pairing in romantic comedies.
apology acceptedexp.
forgiveness given after someone says sorry
Apology accepted, let's move on.

Expressions with wisdom

conventional wisdomn.
widely accepted belief often unexamined
Conventional wisdom says you should drink eight glasses of water daily.
infinite wisdomn.
unlimited knowledge or understanding
The ancient philosopher was known for his infinite wisdom.
pearl of wisdomn.
insightful saying or advice considered valuable
She shared a pearl of wisdom about life.
wisdom comes with ageexp.
older people are wiser due to their experiences
He believes wisdom comes with age, respecting his elders' advice.
wisdom of hindsightn.
ability to evaluate past events with knowledge
The wisdom of hindsight showed us the flaws in our plan.
with age comes wisdomexp.
people become wiser as they grow older
She always says, 'with age comes wisdom,' when giving advice.
fountain of wisdomn.
source of insightful information
The library is a fountain of wisdom for researchers.
in one's infinite wisdomadv.
ironically highlighting a poor choice
She, in her infinite wisdom, thought it was a good idea to skip work.
fount of all wisdomn.
person, place, or thing seen as source of great knowledge
She is the fount of all wisdom in our group.
wisdom toothn.
third molar in humans, usually appearing in late adolescence
She had her wisdom tooth removed because it was causing pain..

Terms related to accepted wisdom

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  1. French:idée reçue, ...
  2. German:allgemeine Meinung, ...
  3. Italian:luogo comune, ...
  4. Spanish:creencia aceptada, ...
  5. Portuguese:ideia feita, ...
  6. Chinese:普遍看法, ...
  7. Japanese:通説, ...
  8. Arabic:الحِكمة الشائعة, ...
  9. Hebrew:דֵעָה רוֹוחַת, ...
  10. Russian:общепринятое мнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загальноприйнята думка, ...
  12. Hindi:सामान्य मान्यता, ...

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