rule of thumb (rul of thamb)

Idiom Law

Signification

a general practical principle based on experience

un principe pratique général basé sur l'expérience (un principe pratique general base sur l'experience)

"As a rule of thumb, I double-check every document."

"comme règle générale, je vérifie chaque document deux fois" (comme regle generale, je verifie chaque document deux fois)

to monitor or see how someone or something is doing

information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed...

Spending more money than one can afford.

to change direction strategically to achieve success

in the international arena or community

to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion