Common sense
B1 · Everyday Speaking · B1 collocations
Meaning
The natural ability to make good, practical judgements.
Example
It's common sense to check the weather before you go climbing.
“common sense” or “a common sense”?
'Common sense' is uncountable: 'She has a lot of common sense', not 'a common sense'. 'Normal sense' is not used in this meaning.
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