the lowest common denominator



the lowest common denominator

the large number of people in society who will accept low-quality products and entertainment The problem with so much television is that it aims at the lowest common denominator.
See also: common, low

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kshathra Vairya-Persian Mythology
JasperJAS-pər (English), YAHS-pər (Dutch)English, Dutch, Judeo-Christian Legend
Carolienkah-ro-LEENDutch
ChusCHOOSSpanish
Karpos-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Pal-Albanian