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| 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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A: How much is a portion of rice? B: A rule of thumb is that it is is two and a half handfuls. Rule of thumb is "likely that it refers to one of the numerous ways that thumbs have been used to estimate things - judging the alignment or distance of an object by holding the thumb in one's eye-line, the temperature of brews of beer, measurement of an inch from the joint to the nail to the tip, or across the thumb, etc." |
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| Definitely closer. It will be helpful for me. I get it! Thanks both banderas and RonBee. |
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Take into account that I am not a teacher, I am an engineer! Regards, Bogota63 |
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| Iam Mohamed Hussein 25 years |
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| it is a must to do |
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| A rule of thumb -- an estimation that is made... according to a rough and ready practical rule. |
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