contrary to popular belief/opinion

contrary to popular belief

Opposite to what is popularly or generally expected or believed. Usually used to introduce such a statement. Contrary to popular belief, higher taxes end up benefiting people more than lower ones.
See also: belief, contrary, 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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

contrary to popular beˈlief/oˈpinion

although it is not what most people consider to be true: Contrary to popular belief, many cats dislike milk.
See also: belief, contrary, opinion, popular
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See also:
  • contrary to popular belief
  • contrary to popular opinion
  • contrary to
  • contrary to (something)
  • swim upstream
  • go against the tide
  • swim against the current
  • swim against the stream
  • swim against the tide
  • challenge the status quo