Meaning of the word "conventional wisdom" in English

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conventional wisdom

US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈwɪzdəm/
UK /kənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈwɪzdəm/

Noun

the generally accepted belief, opinion, or theory about a particular matter

Example:
According to conventional wisdom, you should save 10% of your income.
He challenged the conventional wisdom about how to run a business.