on the average

Idioms  

1. As a rule, usually, as in On the average, about 15 percent of the freshmen class will drop out before graduation. This expression uses average in the sense of “a norm or standard.” [First half of 1700s]

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Example Sentences

Add on the average time taken for free-kicks, and we wouldn't be too far over that 100 minutes and 46 seconds.

From BBC

That was broadly flat on the average of the prior two quarters, and also compared with unaudited figures for the same period a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The universe's forces actually get weaker on the average as it expands," Professor Gupta explains.

From Science Daily

On 28 July, the day after the final, the FA said there was a 196% increase on the average number of daily searches for female football-playing opportunities on the Find Football tool on its website.

From BBC

Based on the average Uefa coefficient of their opponents, PSV Eindhoven have been handed the toughest draw in the league phase.

From BBC