as a rule

Idioms  

1. In general, usually, as in As a rule Irene does not eat meat. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

As a rule, the songs performed at Eurovision must be original and lead vocals sung live.

From BBC

But as a rule, Clare never sent a wandering spirit to this particular realm unless he was absolutely, positively, most certainly certain.

From Literature

As a rule, wandering souls were never able to cross the threshold into Clare’s cottage unless they were invited.

From Literature

As a rule, these prosecutors are supposed to be nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

From Slate

As a rule of thumb, each additional $10 increase in a barrel of oil adds about 0.2 percentage point to the Labor Department’s inflation reading, calculates Brusuelas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes