# woman on the street

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/woman-on-the-street
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

An ordinary woman from the general public (especially one who lacks special expertise).

## Examples

- The reporter asked the woman on the street about the new park.
- To get a real opinion, the journalist interviewed a woman on the street about the rising cost of groceries.
- Rather than relying on academic theories, the documentary filmmaker sought the perspective of the average woman on the street to understand the true impact of the policy.

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