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.

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Theodore Roosevelt

(1858--1919) U.S. President When they call the roll in the Senate, the senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty'. www.sky-net-eye.com

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

Andrew A. Rooney

(1919- ) U.S. broadcaster The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. 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

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