Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
The phrase 'Rule of Thumb' is used to describe a useful principle that has wide application, but that’s not necessarily reliable in all situations.
Example of Use: “As a rule of thumb, we meet on Fridays."