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people's choice

[/ˈpiːpəlz tʃɔɪs/]
noun
escolha do povo
1. Something or someone that is popular or preferred by the majority of people
The movie won the People's Choice Award at the film festival.
O filme ganhou o Prêmio Escolha do Povo no festival de cinema.
2. A democratic selection made by public vote rather than by critics or experts
The song became a people's choice hit despite mixed reviews from critics.
A música se tornou um sucesso de escolha popular apesar de críticas mistas dos críticos.
Synonyms
popular choicepublic favoriteaudience favoritecrowd pleaser
Antonyms
critic's choiceunpopular choiceniche selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha do povo
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil (Formal)
preferência popular
More formal alternative
Portugal
escolha popular
Preferred in European Portuguese
Brazil (Informal)
queridinho do povo
Colloquial, affectionate usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the people's choice
a people's choice winner
voted people's choice
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