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BlueGloves
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Re: Rule of thumb
Apr 22, 2004, 07:48
A shortened form of ruler is 'rule' "Use the rule". A male thumb is an inch wide (try it). Measuring a short distance thumb to thumb is the 'rule of thumb'. It means it's rough but better than nothing.
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