M. H. Alderson

If at first you don't succeed, you're running about average.

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on an average

[on an average] or [on the average] {adv. phr.} In most cases; usually. * /On an average Dan's mother has to ask him three times before he helps with the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the running

[in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; not to be counted out; among those who might win. * /At the beginning of the last lap […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of the running

[out of the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance to win; not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered. * /John had been out of […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

batting average

[batting average] {n. phr.} Degree of accomplishment (originally used as a baseball term). * /Dr. Grace has a great batting average with her heart transplant operations./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters.

belt out

[belt out] {v.}, {slang} To sing with rough rhythm and strength; shout out. * /She belted out ballads and hillbilly songs one […]