Rule of Thumb

Posted by Shar on June 23, 2002, at 6:03:51

I've read that the phrase "rule of thumb" originated way back in olden days, when, in civilized society, a man could beat his wife with a stick no larger than the diameter of his thumb.
Now, every time I read 'as a rule of thumb...' I think of people getting hit, and would like to recommend a substitute phrase of 'as a general rule...' or 'as a rule' or 'in general' or something like that.
This is just FYI to anyone that cares.
Shar

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Rule of Thumb Shar 6/23/02
Re: Rule of Thumb » Shar judy1 6/23/02
Re: Rule of Thumb » Shar krazy kat 6/23/02
J 'n KK...y'all are pretty sweet.... (nm) shar 6/27/02

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