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below par
Also, under par. Not up to the average, normal, or desired standard. For example, I am feeling below par today, but I'm sure I'll recover by tomorrow. This term employs par in the sense of “an average amount or quality,” a usage dating from the late 1700s.
Example Sentences
He admitted that at times it felt "as if Africans don't matter, or it's as if their faith is seen as a little bit below par, or counterfeit, and should not be taken seriously".
They were below par against West Ham, who had most of the second-half momentum and twice hit the woodwork.
Will the gelding be above or below par?
"It's unempowered, it's undermanned and the quality of staff and magistrates is below par," she said.
In 2018, a paraglider flew over the course while the president was visiting, displaying a banner which read: "Trump; well below par".
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