a rule of thumb

praktická zásada

As a rule of thumb, moving a nearly new greenhouse will only cost about the same as it would to have it erected in the first place.

If you need a rule of thumb, any item which is common or plentiful is 90% likely to be here.

As a rule of thumb, we found that girls are prepared to watch programmes aimed at boys.

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