The difference between As a rule and For the most part

When used as adverbs, as a rule means in general, whereas for the most part means mostly.


check bellow for the other definitions of As a rule and For the most part

  1. As a rule as an adverb (idiomatic):

    In general; most often.

    Examples:

    "We go fishing every Sunday as a rule, but today the lake is frozen."

  1. For the most part as an adverb (idiomatic):

    Mostly; in general; usually

    Examples:

    "She talked about her kids, for the most part."