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Saturday, 04 March 2006

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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The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Mar 07 2006 15:13:47
As rule I never lie, because God doesn`t like it, and it`s bad to me and to everybody. It means I wouldn`t want somebody lies me.
#227
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Mar 08 2006 01:11:18
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.
#228
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Oct 03 2007 07:44:19
i wonder that the idiom "as a rule" is used in normal context, writing. Is that right?
#630
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Oct 04 2007 18:36:08
You can use "as a rule" when either speaking or writing.

Best,

-David
#631
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Oct 31 2007 14:39:53
As a rule of thump, you need to practice as least 5 hrs before you go to the interview
#665
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Oct 31 2007 14:41:17
As a rule, we need to obey the law
#666
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Oct 31 2007 14:43:16
irrespective of the consequences, as a rule we say the truth
#667
Re:The Weekly Idiom: As a rule
Jan 30 2009 14:47:35
as a rule I don't eat heavy meal before I go to bed
#835

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