rule of thumb — a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːl əv θʌm/
Korean meaning: 경험에 근거한 대략적인 지침이나 원칙, 경험칙
Korean pronunciation: **룰** 어브 **썸**
Example Sentences
- As a rule of thumb, if your boss asks 'Can we talk?', update your resume immediately.
- A good rule of thumb is to arrive 10 minutes early for any appointment.
- My grandmother's rule of thumb: if you can't pronounce the ingredients, don't eat it.
rule of thumb
NOUN//ruːl əv θʌm//
a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory
Grandmother teaches cooking using rule of thumb seasoning methods
Some wisdom will come from rule of thumb
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
엄지손가락(thumb)의 길이가 대략 1인치라서 간단한 측정 도구로 사용했던 것에서 유래. 정확하지는 않지만 대략적인 기준으로 쓰인다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“As a rule of thumb, if your boss asks 'Can we talk?', update your resume immediately.”
“A good rule of thumb is to arrive 10 minutes early for any appointment.”
“My grandmother's rule of thumb: if you can't pronounce the ingredients, don't eat it.”
“The rule of thumb for public speaking is to practice your speech at least three times.”
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