The question is not really answered. "Rule of Thumb" is old world. It goes back to when the 'man of the house' had the only say as to what goes. He was allowed by law to hit his spouse and children with a switch - and the diameter could not be any larger than his thumb
Thank you for your insightful comment! As a rule of thumb, we always appreciate when viewers share additional historical context. You're right that the origin you mentioned is often cited, though it's debated by some historians. In our videos, we focus on modern usage, but your input adds valuable depth. We'll keep your feedback in mind for future content. Thanks for helping us all learn more!
If you wanna become fluence in English you must study every single day "As a rule of thumb"!
I completely agree! As a rule of thumb, daily practice is so important from my own experience too. Thanks for your comment!
The question is not really answered. "Rule of Thumb" is old world. It goes back to when the 'man of the house' had the only say as to what goes. He was allowed by law to hit his spouse and children with a switch - and the diameter could not be any larger than his thumb
Thank you for your insightful comment! As a rule of thumb, we always appreciate when viewers share additional historical context. You're right that the origin you mentioned is often cited, though it's debated by some historians. In our videos, we focus on modern usage, but your input adds valuable depth. We'll keep your feedback in mind for future content. Thanks for helping us all learn more!