average-bear

Noun

(plural average bears)

(idiomatic) The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
She's no smarter than the average bear.
I'm not saying he's fat, but he is heavier than the average bear...

Origin

After the cartoon character Yogi Bear, said to be "smarter than the average bear".

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