the avs

the avs

informal A shortening of "the law of averages," referring to statistical probability. You can be as careful as you like, but the avs say you'll be robbed at least once in your lifetime. The economy has been riding high for so long that we should be due a downturn sometime soon, according to the avs.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the avs

(ævz)
n. the law of averages. (Streets.) The avs say that I ought to be dead by now.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • prostie
  • prosties
  • (one) is on the DL
  • sesh
  • reg
  • cig
  • cuz
  • cid
  • clitty
  • stats
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Therefore, experimental investigation of the AVS signal processing methods is very important in practical engineering applications.
The AVS 50 programme, launched in September 2016, enables and encourages students to read 50 books during their five years at the school.
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They pressed feverishly for the equalizer in the third period, outshooting the Avs, 29-16, over the final two periods.
He said: "We have some really impressive rally drivers who are doing the event as part of the AVS Motorsport team and they have agreed to allow local firms the chance to take advantage of the exposure we will all be enjoying throughout the event.
Ever since the inauguration of the AVS Industry Alliance, ALi has been avidly participating in the development of decoding technology supporting AVS.
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