How to Use rule of thumb in a Sentence

rule of thumb

noun phrase

• Bands play in the billiard room, and chaos is the rule of thumb.
  — Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
• So, a good rule of thumb is to get a feel for the weight of the pot and pick it up.
  — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 13 Oct. 2023
• As a rule of thumb, 24 ounces of berries will feed a dozen guests.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
• The rule of thumb is to select the one that best meets the client’s needs and budget.
  — Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
• As a rule of thumb: the darker the wash, the more sleek your denim looks.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
• As a rule of thumb, the edge angle for a field knife should be around 20° to 25°.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
• The rule of thumb is to space art two inches apart on a gallery wall.
  — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
• As a rule of thumb, listen to your body, said Dr. Wyles.
  — Jenny McCoy, Health, 7 Sep. 2023
• Here’s a good rule of thumb (or paw): Place your hand flat on the pavement.
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
• As a rule of thumb, the more local and present the owner, the more likely the home will be well run.
  — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 July 2024
• No more than 40 percent of your gross income is the rule of thumb.
  — Suchita Nayar, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
• The rule of thumb is: As long as the upper looks dressy, the sole can be more athletic.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
• As a rule of thumb, look for something from a reputable brand.
  — Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
• As a rule of thumb, measure your table and add 4 feet to both its length and width.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
• As a rule of thumb, the U.N. assumes that ten per cent of ordnance fail to function.
  — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 8 May 2024
• The rule of thumb is that 10 to 20% of guests invited will not attend, Rhee says .
  — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
• Nguyen says the rule of thumb most chefs follow is to leave bacon grease in the freezer for up to a year.
  — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
• In cases like those, experts say there are some rules of thumb to help.
  — Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 29 June 2023
• The rule of thumb is anything is possible on a day like this.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2023
• Her rule of thumb: Stick with ocher and brown undertones.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
• The basic rule of thumb is three dryer balls for a medium load and six for a large load.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
• While there's no universal dosage, a good rule of thumb is to start slow and work your way up.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
• But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises.
  — Joe Rennison, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023
• One rule of thumb, King says, is to drink half your weight in water (in ounces) every day.
  — Angela Haupt, TIME, 13 May 2024
• Lebovitz says a good rule of thumb is about one tablespoon of each food group per year of age.
  — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 23 July 2024
• As a rule of thumb, the greater the distance, the better, as the camera will simply detect more game.
  — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2023
• The rule of thumb for ice thickness is at least four inches to be clear for skating.
  — Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024
• The best rule of thumb when packing for a Napa trip during any month of the year is to bring layers.
  — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2023
• As a rule of thumb, be sure to leave your pets, booze, drones and weapons at home, and don’t forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
  — John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024
• Treatment for keloid scars vary, but a good rule of thumb is to start treatment as soon as possible.
  — Kayla Greaves, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Nov 2024