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rule of thumb::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | guideline, guidepost |
| Type of | regulation, rule |
Examples of rule of thumb
rule of thumb
That's a simple rule of thumb, repeated by parents of small children everywhere.
From the latimes.com
As a rule of thumb, compare the discounts with This is Money's fund supermarket.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
By rule of thumb, still white wines are best served at 48 degrees to 52 degrees.
From the sacbee.com
The rule of thumb for girls is 14 or 15 and already menstruating, Kosinski says.
From the newsday.com
As a rule of thumb, the cost of fleeing to cash rises with an investor's income.
From the online.wsj.com
A good rule of thumb is spending no more than 30% of your monthly take-home pay.
From the latimes.com
There was a time when the rule of thumb was that a mile was worth about 2 cents.
From the honoluluadvertiser.com
It sounds like a simple rule of thumb, but it was knowingly never complied with.
From the forbes.com
Since it flowers in late summer, our rule of thumb is to divide in early spring.
From the timesunion.com
