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in common

[in common] {adv. phr.} Shared together or equally; in use or ownership by all. * /Mr. and Mrs. Smith own the store in common./ * /The four boys grew up […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

common ground

[common ground] {n.} Shared beliefs, interests, or ways of understanding; ways in which people are alike. * /Bob and Frank don't like each other because they have no common ground./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

common as an old shoe

[common as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not showing off; not vain; modest; friendly to all. * /Although Mr. Jones ran a large business, he was common as an […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

common touch

[common touch] {n.} The ability to be a friend of the people; friendly manner with everyone. * /Voters like a candidate who has the common touch./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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