Sports & Leisure

Par for the course

pɑːr fɔːr ðə kɔːrs

idiom

What does Par for the course mean?

Normal or expected, often negatively.

Example sentence

"Delays are par for the course with this vendor."

American usage tip

From golf scoring.

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