The Weekly Idiom As a rule - The Weekly Idiom

The Weekly Idiom: As a rule

Definition:

Generally, normally

Example Dialogue:

A: How about some wine with the meal?
B: I'm sorry, as a rule I don't drink alcohol during the week.
A: Too bad. It would really complement the fish you're having.

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5 years, 11 months ago by Mike Huskins # 228

As a rule, I think that everyone should follow your practice of telling the truth. Good use of the idiom. I hope that you continue to practice.

4 years, 4 months ago by phucna # 630

i wonder that the idiom \"as a rule\" is used in normal context, writing. Is that right?

4 years, 4 months ago by David Rogers # 631

You can use \"as a rule\" when either speaking or writing.

Best,

-David

4 years, 3 months ago by ibrahim # 665

As a rule of thump, you need to practice as least 5 hrs before you go to the interview

4 years, 3 months ago by ibrahim # 666

As a rule, we need to obey the law

4 years, 3 months ago by ibrahim # 667

irrespective of the consequences, as a rule we say the truth

3 years ago by babou # 835

as a rule I don't eat heavy meal before I go to bed

10 months, 1 week ago by Asaad # 1167

As a rule I don't interfere in otherers affaires.

10 months, 1 week ago by Lorena Brandizzi # 1168

As a rule, I eat my breakfast at 8:00 AM.

4 months, 1 week ago by tema # 1201

idont know how to use this site in usefull way please to how use it

1 month, 4 weeks ago by kalpesh # 1213

As a rule i do fasting every sunday , so i can't roam out..

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