practiced opinion
noun phraseUK /ˈpræk.tɪst əˈpɪn.jən/
US /ˈpræk.tɪst əˈpɪn.jən/
A practiced opinion is a belief you have said or used many times, so it feels easy and sure.
After years of tasting cakes, she had a practiced opinion about which bakery was best.
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2. A view shaped by long experience rather than quick guess.
His practiced opinion on farming came from forty years in the fields.
3. An opinion someone repeats so often it sounds automatic.
Her practiced opinion on the movie was ready before the credits rolled.
4. A judgment that has been tested and refined over time.
The coach's practiced opinion helped the young players improve.