Tag: rule of thumb

  • Rule of thumb

    Rule of thumb

    Phrase: Rule of thumb A good rule of thumb is that whenever you want to do something, there is a rule controlling how, where, and when you can do it. Rules govern our world. No matter where you go or what you do, there is a rule, or many, that you should follow. Some rules are stringent.…

  • A life of its own

    A life of its own

    Idiom: A life of its own A good rule of thumb in life is you should never tell a lie. A lie tends to take on a life of its own if you are not careful. One lie leads to another lie, which leads to one more and so on, until your lies have taken on lives of…

  • We are all English Students

    We are all English Students Yes, we are indeed all English students, even native speakers. Sure, Japanese people use Japanese language dictionaries, and English speakers use English dictionaries. So, what is the best way to learn vocabulary? How can we remember all those words? And finally, how can we use all of those fantastic words…