T-learning # Idiom
Speak Like a Native

back by popular demand

Choose the correct definition a, b or c.

a) requested by all

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back by popular demand’ means a request made by or a desire shared by many. In English, the word ‘popular’ means frequently encountered or widely accepted, like for instance a popular theory, or the T-learning.

French translation

de retour à la demande générale

How NOT to translate : *de retour à la demande populaire

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Examples in context

‘Penn National ostrich and camel races back by popular demand

The 2019 Penn National Races have brought back the ostrich exhibition race, due to popular demand.

Could the ostrich and camel be the answer to a slowing race industry ? Penn National in Pennsylvania usually features thoroughbred racing, but an ostrich race was back by popular demand at the weekend.’

stuff.co.nz, 10 June 2019

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’World-famous cabaret back at the Parisian by popular demand

World-famous and celebrated cabaret, Crazy Horse Paris, will return to The Parisian Macao’s The Parisian Theatre from September 25 to October 5 with its best of show, Forever Crazy in Macao.’

macaudailytime.com, 24 May 2019

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Everyday usage

The series was repeated by popular demand.

"We’re thrilled to offer this brand new selection of portraits, back by popular demand," said Lilly Koltun, Director General of the Portrait Gallery
of Canada.

b) liked by a few

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c) rejected by many

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