“Rule of thumb”
Definition
A simple practical rule based on experience.
Examples
Examples
“As a rule of thumb, save at least ten percent of your income.”
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- What does "Rule of thumb" mean?
- "Rule of thumb" means a simple practical rule based on experience..
- How do you use "Rule of thumb" in a sentence?
- Example: "As a rule of thumb, save at least ten percent of your income."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Rule of thumb"?
- Практическое правило, основанное на опыте. / Փորձի վրա հիմնված պարզ գործնական կանոն։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.