as a (general) rule
as a (general) rule
Typically; most of the time. As a general rule, I won't sit in the window seat on an airplane. I get too anxious watching the ground below disappear! My mother always makes extra food for family dinners, as a rule.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
as a (general) rule
usually; almost always. He can be found in his office as a general rule. As a general rule, Jane plays golf on Wednesdays. As a rule, things tend to get less busy after supper time.
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as a rule
in general; usually. As a rule, men should wear tuxedos at formal dinners. As a rule, the bus picks me up at 7:30 every morning.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
as a rule
In general, usually, as in As a rule Irene does not eat meat. [Mid-1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
as a rule
usually, but not always.See also: rule
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
as a (general) ˈrule
usually: It’s lucky for you that I’m still awake. As a rule I’m in bed by eleven.See also: rule
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
as a rule
In general; for the most part: As a rule, we take the bus.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- as a rule
- tick by
- tick away
- fade from
- fade from (something)
- het
- outsy
- outtie
- outy
- fade from view