a school of thought
/ə ˌskuːl əv ˈθɔːt/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
a set of ideas or beliefs shared by a group of people
Examples
- 1There is a school of thought that says children should not start formal lessons until they are seven.
- 2Some doctors belong to a school of thought that favours rest over medicine for back pain.
- 3There's a school of thought that believes lower taxes create more jobs, but many economists disagree.
- 4Tom belongs to a school of thought which says you should never lend money to friends.
- 5Mum follows a school of thought that says babies should sleep in their own room from day one.
Grammar
A countable noun phrase: a school of thought, plural schools of thought. It is often followed by that or which.
More idioms about education
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