majority

Related to majority: Majority shareholder, Simple majority

join the great majority

1. To have or adopt the same opinion or position as most other people, groups, or things. Usually followed by "of" and the group being specified. Ours is the only nation that has yet to join the great majority of countries standing in solidarity on this issue.

2. euphemism To die. Used humorously. I'll be playing a gig next Saturday, assuming of course I don't join the great majority between now and then. A: "I heard you were back in Cleveland last week." B: "Oh yeah, some distant relative joined the great majority. Had to show my face for the funeral."

join the majority

euphemism To die. A: "I heard there was a death in your family." B: "Oh yeah, some distant relative joined the majority."

the silent majority

A majority of people who hold a certain opinion but do not state it publicly. Although the polls suggested the newcomer would be defeated in the election, the silent majority apparently wanted her in office.

See also: majority, silent

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

silent majority

A group that makes up a majority of voters but does not widely express its views through marches or demonstrations. For example, They thought they had a convincing case, but they hadn't counted on the silent majority. This idiom was first recorded in 1874 but gained currency in the 1960s, when President Richard Nixon claimed that his policies were supported by a majority of citizens who did not bother to make their views known.

See also: majority, silent

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

the silent majority

The silent majority in a country or a group are the large group of people who do not express their opinions publicly. If he talks about a silent majority in favour of this, I think he is mistaken. His consistently poor judgment is a source of deep concern to the silent majority of party members.

See also: majority, silent

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

join the great majority

die. euphemistic

This expression was first used by the poet Edward Young ( 1683–1765 ): ‘Death joins us to the great majority’. However, the idea of the dead being ‘the majority’ is a very old one; it is found, for example, in the writings of the Roman satirist Petronius as abiit ad plures : ‘he's gone to join the majority’.

the silent majority

the majority of people, regarded as holding moderate opinions but rarely expressing them.

This phrase was first particularly associated with the US President Richard Nixon , who claimed in his 1968 presidential election campaign to speak for this segment of society.

1998 Spectator Independent-thinking columnists claimed a silent majority loathed Di mania and maybe they were right.

See also: majority, silent

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the ˌsilent maˈjority

the large number of people in a country who think the same as each other, but do not express their views publicly: The government is appealing to the silent majority to support its foreign policy.The US President, Richard Nixon, used this phrase during the Vietnam War.

See also: majority, silent

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

join the great majority
be around
stoop to conquer
like breeds like
piece of change
see you then
(I'll) see you then
open day
agreement
agreement in principle

References in periodicals archive

Labour candidate: Chris Matheson Majority: 93 Swing that could lose the seat to the Tories: 0.1%

DON'T WASTE YOUR VOTE; If you want to halt a landslide Tory win, use our guide to tactical voting

PAUL MONAGHAN CAITHNESS, SUTHERLAND & EASTER ROSS Majority - 3844 Lib Dems want to win back seat from SNP.

Scotland's key battlegrounds

Anthony Petruccelli (D-East Boston) was promoted to majority whip and Sen.

Chandler named majority leader

Republicans also picked Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to be Senate majority leader.

Cornyn Picked to Be Next Senate Majority Whip

* 28 percent of Buddhists live in the seven countries where Buddhists are in the majority Note

Eighty-seven percent of Christians live in 157 Christian-majority countries

The Commission therefore proposed to set up an independent panel to prepare decisions on matters subject to simple majority. These decisions will be considered adopted unless they are rejected by a simple majority that includes at least three states participating in the SSM and three that are not participating.

BANKING SUPERVISION : UNITED KINGDOM KEEPS INFLUENCE IN EBA

These politicians are looking to jump on the bandwagon of the government majority likely to be formed if President Jalal Talabani's efforts to resolve current tensions fail.

Will a majority government rule Iraq?

* Current control: Plaid Cymru backed by some Independents * Nature of contest: Seeing whether Labour can regain control * Most likely outcome: Labour overall majority 4.

LABOUR ON BRINK OF BOUNCING BACK

Liverpool Riverside was retained, as predicted, by Labour's Louise Ellman, who secured a majority of 14,173, or 36.5%.

Election round-up

The Legislature placed a revised version of the measure on a 1997 special-election ballot and, in a good-faith effort to honor the voters' intent, retained the double majority provision.

Loosen double majority

The change undoes a reform by Benedict's predecessor, Pope John Paul II, which permitted election by a simple majority under certain circumstances.

Papal election rules changed

Libby Mitchell was the first woman elected majority leader and speaker (1996) in the Maine House of Representatives.

Two of Maine's history-making speakers are paired up in the Senate, taking turns at leadership in that chamber

Overall, a majority of students endorsed lectures as more effective for four of the goals 23 listed and endorsed the effectiveness of PBL for 11 goals.

Comparing problem-based learning and lectures

Someone could start the criticism with lies, wave the rally flag, and ride a wave of emotion to get the majority against the activity until the law was changed to prohibit it.

American liberty at risk: elk rancher Rex Rammell watched Idaho's state government trample his private property rights, and he is issuing a wake-up call to all Americans that their freedoms are imperiled

This was the gist of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Luie Tito Guia's position paper on the poll body's selection of dominant majority and minority parties in the midterm elections.

Comelec's Guia: Dominant minority party should come from opposition

词组	majority
释义	majority Related to majority: Majority shareholder, Simple majority join the great majority 1. To have or adopt the same opinion or position as most other people, groups, or things. Usually followed by "of" and the group being specified. Ours is the only nation that has yet to join the great majority of countries standing in solidarity on this issue. 2. euphemism To die. Used humorously. I'll be playing a gig next Saturday, assuming of course I don't join the great majority between now and then. A: "I heard you were back in Cleveland last week." B: "Oh yeah, some distant relative joined the great majority. Had to show my face for the funeral." See also: great, join, majority join the majority euphemism To die. A: "I heard there was a death in your family." B: "Oh yeah, some distant relative joined the majority." See also: join, majority the silent majority A majority of people who hold a certain opinion but do not state it publicly. Although the polls suggested the newcomer would be defeated in the election, the silent majority apparently wanted her in office. See also: majority, silent Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. silent majority A group that makes up a majority of voters but does not widely express its views through marches or demonstrations. For example, They thought they had a convincing case, but they hadn't counted on the silent majority. This idiom was first recorded in 1874 but gained currency in the 1960s, when President Richard Nixon claimed that his policies were supported by a majority of citizens who did not bother to make their views known. See also: majority, silent The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. the silent majority The silent majority in a country or a group are the large group of people who do not express their opinions publicly. If he talks about a silent majority in favour of this, I think he is mistaken. His consistently poor judgment is a source of deep concern to the silent majority of party members. See also: majority, silent Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. join the great majority die. euphemistic This expression was first used by the poet Edward Young ( 1683–1765 ): ‘Death joins us to the great majority’. However, the idea of the dead being ‘the majority’ is a very old one; it is found, for example, in the writings of the Roman satirist Petronius as abiit ad plures : ‘he's gone to join the majority’. See also: great, join, majority the silent majority the majority of people, regarded as holding moderate opinions but rarely expressing them. This phrase was first particularly associated with the US President Richard Nixon , who claimed in his 1968 presidential election campaign to speak for this segment of society. 1998 Spectator Independent-thinking columnists claimed a silent majority loathed Di mania and maybe they were right. See also: majority, silent Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the ˌsilent maˈjority the large number of people in a country who think the same as each other, but do not express their views publicly: The government is appealing to the silent majority to support its foreign policy.The US President, Richard Nixon, used this phrase during the Vietnam War. See also: majority, silent Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: join the great majority be around stoop to conquer like breeds like piece of change see you then (I'll) see you then open day agreement agreement in principle References in periodicals archive Labour candidate: Chris Matheson Majority: 93 Swing that could lose the seat to the Tories: 0.1% DON'T WASTE YOUR VOTE; If you want to halt a landslide Tory win, use our guide to tactical voting PAUL MONAGHAN CAITHNESS, SUTHERLAND & EASTER ROSS Majority - 3844 Lib Dems want to win back seat from SNP. Scotland's key battlegrounds Anthony Petruccelli (D-East Boston) was promoted to majority whip and Sen. Chandler named majority leader Republicans also picked Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to be Senate majority leader. Cornyn Picked to Be Next Senate Majority Whip * 28 percent of Buddhists live in the seven countries where Buddhists are in the majority Note Eighty-seven percent of Christians live in 157 Christian-majority countries The Commission therefore proposed to set up an independent panel to prepare decisions on matters subject to simple majority. These decisions will be considered adopted unless they are rejected by a simple majority that includes at least three states participating in the SSM and three that are not participating. BANKING SUPERVISION : UNITED KINGDOM KEEPS INFLUENCE IN EBA These politicians are looking to jump on the bandwagon of the government majority likely to be formed if President Jalal Talabani's efforts to resolve current tensions fail. Will a majority government rule Iraq? * Current control: Plaid Cymru backed by some Independents * Nature of contest: Seeing whether Labour can regain control * Most likely outcome: Labour overall majority 4. LABOUR ON BRINK OF BOUNCING BACK Liverpool Riverside was retained, as predicted, by Labour's Louise Ellman, who secured a majority of 14,173, or 36.5%. Election round-up The Legislature placed a revised version of the measure on a 1997 special-election ballot and, in a good-faith effort to honor the voters' intent, retained the double majority provision. Loosen double majority The change undoes a reform by Benedict's predecessor, Pope John Paul II, which permitted election by a simple majority under certain circumstances. Papal election rules changed Libby Mitchell was the first woman elected majority leader and speaker (1996) in the Maine House of Representatives. Two of Maine's history-making speakers are paired up in the Senate, taking turns at leadership in that chamber Overall, a majority of students endorsed lectures as more effective for four of the goals 23 listed and endorsed the effectiveness of PBL for 11 goals. Comparing problem-based learning and lectures Someone could start the criticism with lies, wave the rally flag, and ride a wave of emotion to get the majority against the activity until the law was changed to prohibit it. American liberty at risk: elk rancher Rex Rammell watched Idaho's state government trample his private property rights, and he is issuing a wake-up call to all Americans that their freedoms are imperiled This was the gist of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Luie Tito Guia's position paper on the poll body's selection of dominant majority and minority parties in the midterm elections. Comelec's Guia: Dominant minority party should come from opposition
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