law of averages

• Principe ou croyance selon lequel, si un événement se produit un certain nombre de fois, il suivra à terme un schéma prévisible ; souvent utilisé pour supposer qu'un événement improbable doit se produire, car il ne s'est pas produit depuis un certain temps.

A principle or belief that if something happens a certain number of times, it will happen in a predictable pattern over time, often used to suggest that an unlikely event is due to occur because it hasn't happened for a while.

1. Statistical principleB2formal

   The theory that outcomes will eventually even out over time, meaning that if something happens less frequently than expected, it will happen more often in the future to balance the average.

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   • According to the law of averages, I should win the lottery eventually.
   • He believes the law of averages will bring him good luck after a string of bad luck.
   • The law of averages suggests that the team will win a game soon after several losses.