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public backlash
strong public opposition
A public backlash is a strong negative reaction from many people.
This vs that
The company faced a public backlash.
The company faced public criticism.
Hear it in real life
Did the minister change the plan?
Yes, after a public backlash from parents and teachers.
The brand faced a public backlash after it raised prices without warning customers.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
Public backlash is the idiomatic phrase used when negative public reaction becomes strong and widespread.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The company received many public backlashes.
Say: The company faced a strong public backlash.
Backlash is normally uncountable in this meaning.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
face a public backlash
The company faced a public backlash after changing its cancellation policy.
The singer faced a public backlash over the offensive joke.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about public debate.
the debate over
The debate over school uniforms has become heated.
people are divided over
People are divided over whether the project is worthwhile.
Public debate words
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Your turn: say it out loud
They faced a public backlash over the decision.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
public backlash
strong public opposition
“The brand faced a public backlash after it raised prices without warning customers.”
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