"Rule of Thumb" means a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
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The octet rule is a simple chemical rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight...
Rule of thumb is 10' per storie.
Rule of thumb... about half. Approx 2cm to 1inch
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The rule of thumb is not intended to be accurate or reliable for every given situation. When a person is doing something by the rule of thumb, they are taking an educated guess.
what does the phrase rule of thumb mean
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A misspelled "Rule of Thumb"
Perhaps you're thinking of the phrase, "rule of thumb".
A useful principle but not intended to be reliable in every situation. Meaning the situation applies to everything because long ago the rule of thumb meant 1 inch equals your top of your thumb, so thats the rule of thumb. Over the years it has taken a more figurative meaning.
The general rule of thumb is that you should be able to see the tires of the car in front of you touching the pavement.
The rule of thumb is that the destructive power of an atomic bomb increases exponentially with its size.
there was a time when 1 inch was the 'rule of thumb' probably 25mm now
It means something that is approximate, something that may be based on experience or general practice. The origin is the 15th Century when measurements were roughly made by using the thumb as a guide
In the early centuries it was acceptable for a man to hit his wife if she did something wrong. In order to rule the beating as non abusive, the husband had to use a stick that was no bigger than his thumb. That then gave way to the term, "rule of thumb."
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