Common fame is seldom to blame. (Strauss 1998, p. 662)
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Meaning · English
Public opinion is often correct
Examples
The company's poor reputation suggests they have done something wrong, after all common fame is seldom to blame
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “Common fame is seldom to blame. (Strauss 1998, p. 662)” mean?
Public opinion is often correct
Is “Common fame is seldom to blame. (Strauss 1998, p. 662)” formal or informal?
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