general consensus
noun phraseUK /ˈdʒɛnərəl kənˈsɛnsəs/
US /ˈdʒɛnərəl kənˈsɛnsəs/
When almost everyone in a group agrees on the same thing.
The general consensus among the students was that the field trip was fun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The overall judgment reached by a group after discussion.
After a long meeting, the general consensus was to start the project next week.
3. A widely held belief among most people in a community.
The general consensus in town is that the new park is a great idea.
4. An opinion that most members of a committee or team support.
The committee reached a general consensus on the budget.