Something that is usual and conventional, as expected
Etymology:
- This is a 20th century expression which originated from the game of golf, but was later extended to include other activities of life as well. In the game of golf, the no of strokes which a golf player usually takes in a course are called “par” the expression thus caught on to mean usual or expected. It is noticing that the tone of the phrase is negative.
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Thomas got same grades as par for the course in the exams, perhaps he does not like to put more effort to improve him.
Submitted on February 25, 2019
Additional definitions for 'Par for the Course':
| par for the course | To be expected; normal; common; usual. |
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