Welcome to the A to Z English podcast, where Jack and Sochil take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the english language.
Our podcast is designed for non native speakers who are looking to improve their english skills in a fun and interactive way.
Each episode covers a wide range of topics, from grammar and vocabulary to slang and culture, to help you navigate the english speaking world with ease.
Welcome to the A to Z English podcast.
My name is Jack, and I'm one of the hosts of this podcast.
Today is a solo episode, so I'll be doing this one by myself.
And today I am doing an idiom or expression episode where I explain the meaning behind an english idiom.
And so today's idiom is rule of thumb.
Rule of thumb.
And rule of thumb is an idiomatic expression in English that refers to a practical guideline or a general principle that is based on experience or common sense rather than strict scientific or mathematical rules.
It suggests a rough estimate or a practical approach that is easy to remember and apply in various situations.
The term's origin is debated, but it is commonly believed to have originated from the practice of using one's thumb as a quick and convenient way to measure things without the need for precise measurements.
Keep in mind that while this term is widely used, its historical origins also carry a connotation of potential imprecision or informality.
So there's.
That's a kind of formal definition.
I'll explain it a little bit more in casual.
In a casual way.
So, rule of thumb is that we have these rules.
I mean, every culture does, and they're just like common sense rules.
So, for example, as a rule of thumb, I always arrive to job interviews 15 minutes early.