Grammar fix
common sense
practical judgment
The natural ability to make good decisions and behave in a sensible way in everyday situations.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
It’s just common sense to lock your doors when you leave the house.
In my opinion, common sense is more important than academic knowledge in many everyday situations, because it helps people solve problems quickly.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He has a good common sense.
Say: He's got good common sense.
Uncountable — no 'a'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Exercise prudent judgment' is formal; 'use common sense' is what people actually say.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
common sense
- use
- good
- lack
- basic