become common currency

become common currency

To become widely accepted or prevalent in use. The economic approach has become common currency over the years and is now being used by the majority of developed countries. The conspiracy theory has become common currency in recent months, even being touted by major media pundits. It is a term that became common currency in the wake of the disaster, spreading on social media like wildfire.

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