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Old 12-May-2008, 13:29
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Default Re: Rule of thumb
In what context could I use this idiom?

X: I followed the instructions of someone. He told me to look for what I want in my dictionary.
Y: It's rule of thumb that.

Am I into deep? Or does it work?
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