average out (to something)

average out (to something)
average out (at something) & average out (to something)
to equal something as the average of a set of figures. •

The figures averaged out at what was expected.

Will the charges average out to a reasonable figure?

Over time, our expenses will average out to a low monthly outlay.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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