Customers already have a pre-conceived notion of what the product should be and they don't want any significant deviation from that master plan.

My guess would be that your expert has some pre-conceived notions and is misinterpreting the facts.

I think a lot of people have pre-conceived notions of what I'm like because they've read a bunch of crazy lyrics over the years.

I think there should be a fair investigation which inspires confidence and brings out the truth and nothing but the truth without any pre-conceived notion.

You see, we're really very nice people but your pre-conceived notions won't allow you to believe it.

We are agnostic as to where a story may lead; we do not go into a story with an agenda or a pre-conceived notion.

After we had worked together, I found it hard to reconcile my impressions of him with my pre-conceived notions.

The French started their evacuation with their pre-conceived notion that few would want to head south.

Ready or not, though, be prepared to make some room in your comfort zone regarding your pre-conceived notions about mankind's existence.

Mustaine stated he did not "go into making this record with any pre-conceived notions".