rule of thumb

Example Sentences

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A good rule of thumb is that you should have at least six months’ worth of expenses saved up.

From MarketWatch

A good rule of thumb when it comes to friendship, or any relationship really, is that you should never be talking yourself into one.

From MarketWatch

“They need to have a plan, and more than a rule of thumb and arbitrary goals, to live out their retirement.”

From MarketWatch

“The rule of thumb is, if you put your hand up in the direction that the light is coming and you see a shadow, that is enough light for the plant to sense,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is a reminder that just like AI, traditional rules of thumb for investing aren’t infallible.

From Barron's