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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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