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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.english-slang.com

Andy Rooney

(1919--) U.S. broadcaster Go to bed. Whatever you're staying up late for isn't worth it. www.english-slang.com

Andy Rooney

(1919-- ), U.S. broadcaster If dogs could talk it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one. www.english-slang.com

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