Direction: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom Rule of thumb
Question and options
Direction: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom
Rule of thumb
Rule of thumb
- Mark of thumb on legal paper
- A rough estimate
- An easy choice
- An unknown rule
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - A rough estimate
A 'rule of thumb' is a rough practical method or estimate based on experience rather than exact calculation.
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