An approximate way of doing something based on presumptions rather than fact. Contrary to popular belief, the idea the law once allowed a husband to beat his wife as long as the device was no thicker than his thumb is false, as such assaults were outlawed for centuries in common law, although the ban wasn't generally codified in written law until the 1980s.
A driver kept going 5 mph over the speed limit, thinking the police had a rule of thumb that it was a waste of time to give out a ticket to anyone going anything lower than that.
by BlastFurnace February 27, 2025
Get the Rule of thumb mug.A rule that says a couple should not have kids within the first 5 years of their relationship or marriage.
Damien: I love our kids, but they are too much trouble
Tasha: I know, it's hard work
Damien: We should've followed the 5 year rule, and not have them very early in our marriage
Tasha: Agreed
Tasha: I know, it's hard work
Damien: We should've followed the 5 year rule, and not have them very early in our marriage
Tasha: Agreed
by chanceplan314 October 11, 2024
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Guy one: c’mon man, I know she’s fat but her friend is hot and she’s into me.
Guy two: are you invoking the Patton Rule?
Guy one: if you take that grenade I’ll owe you big time.
Guy two: are you invoking the Patton Rule?
Guy one: if you take that grenade I’ll owe you big time.
by O.D.B.O.D'd January 21, 2019
Get the Patton Rule mug.The philosophy that if you don’t fight, people will just keep fucking with you; An environment, such as a school or work place, where there is little to no supervision, rules aren’t regularly enforced, and/or the only way you get people to leave you alone is by standing up for yourself.
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Get the Rule infinity mug.no matter what you are talking about, at some point an american will bring up race (often in a sexual context)
nobody:
not even a single soul:
american: "do you classify yourself as having hispanic or latino descent?"
me: "oh, gee, mutt's rule at it again"
not even a single soul:
american: "do you classify yourself as having hispanic or latino descent?"
me: "oh, gee, mutt's rule at it again"
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