Be common/public knowledge

phrase

Information or a fact that is already known by or accessible to the general public.

It's common knowledge that apples fall from trees due to gravity.
Visual representation of "be common/public knowledge" - Information or a fact that is already known by or accessible to the general public.

Often appears as...

  • it's common knowledge that
  • it's public knowledge that
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Information or a fact that is already known by or accessible to the general public.

It's common knowledge that apples fall from trees due to gravity.
Visual representation of "be common/public knowledge" - Information or a fact that is already known by or accessible to the general public.

Often appears as...

  • it's common knowledge that
  • it's public knowledge that
Definition 1 of 1
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General Truths

Use when expressing information widely accepted as true and not disputed within a community or culture.

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It's common knowledge among students that our library has the longest working hours.
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Implicit Confirmation

Implies the listener also knows the fact, and it's unnecessary to verify the information.

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It's public knowledge that the company will merge, so there's no need to announce it.
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Undermines Secrecy

Suggests that something intended to be secret is actually widely known.

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Despite the efforts to keep the recipe secret, it's common knowledge in the town.
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General Truths

Use when expressing information widely accepted as true and not disputed within a community or culture.

Illustration for General Truths
It's common knowledge among students that our library has the longest working hours.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Confirmation

Implies the listener also knows the fact, and it's unnecessary to verify the information.

Illustration for Implicit Confirmation
It's public knowledge that the company will merge, so there's no need to announce it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Undermines Secrecy

Suggests that something intended to be secret is actually widely known.

Illustration for Undermines Secrecy
Despite the efforts to keep the recipe secret, it's common knowledge in the town.
LampPro Tip 1/3

General Truths

Use when expressing information widely accepted as true and not disputed within a community or culture.

Illustration for General Truths
It's common knowledge among students that our library has the longest working hours.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Confirmation

Implies the listener also knows the fact, and it's unnecessary to verify the information.

Illustration for Implicit Confirmation
It's public knowledge that the company will merge, so there's no need to announce it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Undermines Secrecy

Suggests that something intended to be secret is actually widely known.

Illustration for Undermines Secrecy
Despite the efforts to keep the recipe secret, it's common knowledge in the town.
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