Be in a minority of one
phrase
To be the only one who has a particular opinion or belief.
In believing in an alien invasion, he was in a minority of one.
Often appears as...
- feel like being in a minority of one
- finding oneself in a minority of one
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be the only one who has a particular opinion or belief.
In believing in an alien invasion, he was in a minority of one.
Often appears as...
- feel like being in a minority of one
- finding oneself in a minority of one
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unpopular View
Emphasizes your opinion is not shared by others around you.
On the decision to close the park, I found myself in a minority of one.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can express feelings of isolation or frustration when you're the only one with a certain viewpoint.
Arguing against the new policy, she stood in a minority of one, feeling quite discouraged.
Pro Tip 3/3Individuality Highlight
Might imply courage or stubbornness in maintaining one's stance alone.
Even when ridiculed, he was in a minority of one, proudly presenting his findings.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpopular View
Emphasizes your opinion is not shared by others around you.
On the decision to close the park, I found myself in a minority of one.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can express feelings of isolation or frustration when you're the only one with a certain viewpoint.
Arguing against the new policy, she stood in a minority of one, feeling quite discouraged.
Pro Tip 3/3Individuality Highlight
Might imply courage or stubbornness in maintaining one's stance alone.
Even when ridiculed, he was in a minority of one, proudly presenting his findings.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpopular View
Emphasizes your opinion is not shared by others around you.
On the decision to close the park, I found myself in a minority of one.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can express feelings of isolation or frustration when you're the only one with a certain viewpoint.
Arguing against the new policy, she stood in a minority of one, feeling quite discouraged.
Pro Tip 3/3Individuality Highlight
Might imply courage or stubbornness in maintaining one's stance alone.
Even when ridiculed, he was in a minority of one, proudly presenting his findings.
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