“Rule of thumb”
Definizione
A simple practical rule based on experience.
Esempi
Examples
“As a rule of thumb, save at least ten percent of your income.”
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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."
- Should I interpret "Rule of thumb" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.