Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
par-for-the-course
idiom
/ˈpär fɔːr ðə kɔːrs/
Definition
An average or expected standard of performance in a particular situation.
Examples
- In the tech industry, long hours and tight deadlines are par-for-the-course.
- It’s par-for-the-course to have some hiccups during a big project.
Meaning
The phrase ‘par-for-the-course’ refers to something that is typical or standard, especially when dealing with an expected outcome in everyday life or in specific circumstances.
Synonyms
- expected
- normal
- standard
- typical
