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Brexiter annoyed by people pointing out that thing they were told ‘would happen’ is now ‘happening’ (newsthump.com)
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[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 1 points 6 months ago

Thankyou, you are correct.

Average is an ambiguous term; mean, modal or median is much more precise. Unfortunately, those who are at or below the median are ignorant of the distinction.

It is however, a term that a Brexiter can understand.