average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is not your average bear when it comes to math.”
“She is not your average bear, as she speaks five languages and plays three instruments.”
“While most candidates offered standard solutions, he proved he was not your average bear by proposing a radical, innovative strategy.”
disputed origin
After the cartoon character Yogi Bear, said to be "smarter than the average bear".
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average joe
Alternative spelling of average Joe.
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average up
To calculate an average or rough figure.
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bad news bears
Said of someone or something that will bring disaster or bad fortune to one.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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bear fruit
To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.
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bear in mind
To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
Last updated August 10, 2026