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Rule of Thumb
The phrase 'Rule of Thumb' is used to describe a useful principle that has wide application, but that’s not necessarily reliable in all situations.
Example of Use: “As a rule of thumb, we meet on Fridays."
Interesting fact about Rule of Thumb
The expression 'rule of thumb' has its origin in carpentry, when the thumb was used as a makeshift measuring device.
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