Andrew A. Rooney

(1919- )

U.S. broadcaster

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.

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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

Theodore Roosevelt

(1858-1919) U.S. president I am only an average man, but, by George, I work at it harder than the average man. www.sky-net-eye.com

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

Reverend Larry Lorenzoni

U.S. priest The average person thinks he isn't. www.sky-net-eye.com

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part

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pick one's teeth

[pick one's teeth] {v. phr.} To clean one's teeth with a toothpick. * /It is considered poor manners to pick one's teeth in […]

Phyllis McGinley

(1905-1978) U.S. poet Not reading poetry amounts to a national pastime here.