American Idioms and Expressions

Below Average Idiom

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below average
What does below average mean?
to be lower or worse than averageThe amount of rain was below average during the winter.
below average
What does below average mean?
worse or lower than averageMost members of the class were below average in the math test.
below average
What does below average mean?
to be lower or worse than average The amount of rain was below average during the winter.

below average
What does below average mean?
worse or lower than average Most members of the class were below average in the math test.


Some Random Idioms
for safekeeping
What does "for safekeeping" mean?
in order to keep something safeI put the valuable stamps in the bank for safekeeping.
keep late hours
What does "keep late hours" mean?
stay up or stay out until very lateMy friend keeps late hours now that he is working for the newspaper.
Top notch
What does "Top notch" mean?
If something is top notch, it's excellent, of the highest quality or standard.
Faint heart never won fair lady
What does "Faint heart never won fair lady" mean?
This means that you will not get the partner of your dreams if you lack the confidence to let them know how you feel.
come over
What does "come over" mean?
to change sides The politician supports the opposition but we hope that he will soon come over to our side.

smoke and mirrors
What does "smoke and mirrors" mean?
deception and confusionThe accounting department used a system of smoke and mirrors to hide their illegal activities.
in the market for (something)
What does "in the market for (something)" mean?
wanting or ready to buy somethingI am in the market for a new computer as my old one is too slow.
a cat nap
What does "a cat nap" mean?
a short sleep taken during the day I had a cat nap during the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.

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