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the lowest common denominator

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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
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Racing should never pander to the lowest common denominator.
Letter: Take it or leave it by The Racing Post (London, England)
It panders to the lowest common denominator and is as embarrassing as it is shallow.
Letter: Your view - Get him off the air by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
The purpose of libraries is being whittled away to the lowest common denominator.
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