great unwashed
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From the standpoint of the great unwashed these busts were simply delicious, taking down hedge fund managers, CEOs, at least one California winemaker, a Desperate Housewife and Aunt Becky from "Full House."
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2021
The movie academy considers its “patrician duty to tell the great unwashed what they should be watching,'” not rewarding what viewers pay to see, Cameron told The Daily Beast.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2017
The movie academy considers its “patrician duty to tell the great unwashed what they should be watching,’” not rewarding what viewers pay to see, Cameron told The Daily Beast.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 22, 2017
"People accept they're going to be among the great unwashed for a few days and have found ways to deal with it," says Poole.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2013
The man—Vasilli Tula—threw himself down on his knees, clawing at Paul's coat with great unwashed hands, whining out a tale of sorrow and misfortune.
From The Sowers by Henry Seton Merriman
