what does the phrase rule of thumb mean
Rule of thumb refers to shortcuts to solutions to new problems that resemble problems previously solved by experienced workers.
That phrase cannot really be understood without knowing the context in which it appears.
if you and your best friend understood each other without saying anything what does that mean?
This phrase could have a couple of different meanings, but if "corto" is used as an adjective, it means "and short," as in the end of the phrase "his thumb is wide and short."
I would understand it to mean that an argument or disagreement had got out of hand and was going to turn into a fight. So best to go outside and fight in the garden.
Archipelago is understood to mean a collection of islands, so yes the "of islands" part is redundant.
This is a colloquial phrase that can be translated in several ways, but generally understood to mean "How rude!" (Literally: "That rude [something]")
best friend.
The phrase 'mejores jugadas' is a Spanish phrase, meaning 'best moves' translated into English. This phrase can be used in sentences like ''Your best dance moves'' or ''Your best chess moves''.
An expression or phrase that is understood, but doesn't litterally mean verbatim what it says, for example: "A penny for your thoughts" or "A day late and a dollar short."
Showing only your thumb and small finger typically means "I love you" in American Sign Language.
There are a number of things the phrase be fabulous can mean. It can mean do the very best that you can do for example.