on\ the\ average

on\ the\ average
• on an average
• 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 dishes.

On the average, Mr. Blank trades in his car for a new one every three years.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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