rule of thumb

rule of thumb
1) повседневное правило (основанное на опыте, а не на научных знаниях); практический способ; житейские соображения; ≈ опытным путём

He knew nothing save by rule of thumb of navigation. (W. Besant, ‘The World Went Very Well Then’, ch. XXV) — В мореходстве он знал только то, что можно было усвоить чисто практическим путем.

People were not so introspective then as we are now; they lived more according to a rule of thumb. (S. Butler, ‘The Way of All Flesh’, ch. VI) — Раньше люди меньше занимались рефлексией, чем сейчас. Они жили как люди живут, по старинке.

...I am all for disregarding artistic rules of thumb. I dislike standardised art as much as standardised life. (R. Aldington, ‘Death of a Hero’, ‘To Halcott Glover’) — ...я враг всяких трафаретов, навязываемых искусству. Стандарт в искусстве мне так же ненавистен, как и в жизни.

2) приближённый подсчет; кустарный, доморощенный способ; ≈ на глазок (отсюда rule-of-thumbite работающий кустарным способом, на глазок)

...you want a real explanation and not a mere rule of thumb. (B. Shaw, ‘The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism’, ch. 55) — ...вам нужно точное объяснение, а не сделанное на глазок.

I never weigh anything when I'm cooking - I just do it by rule of thumb. (ALD) — Я никогда не отмеряю продукты, когда готовлю. Обычно кладу все по вкусу.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • rule of thumb — rule′ of thumb′ n. 1) a general principle or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a scientific calculation 2) a rough, practical method of procedure • Etymology: 1685–95 …   From formal English to slang

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