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    The phrase "rule of thumb" refers to an old English law that stated a man could beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. While this law was abolished in the 19th century, the phrase is still commonly used today to refer to a basic principle or guideline based on practical experience rather than theory.

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    The phrase "rule of thumb" refers to an old English law that stated a man could beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. While this law was abolished in the 19th century, the phrase is still commonly used today to refer to a basic principle or guideline based on practical experience rather than theory.

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