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The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law which

stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your

thumb.

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What does rule of thumb means?

"Rule of Thumb" means a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.


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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.


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What is the phrase the ---- of thumb?

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What is rule of thumb?

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What does a thumb measures?

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What is the thumb rule?

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."


What is the rule of thumb or general rule for the treatment of a superficial foreign body in the eye?

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