IDIOM ►
Meaning 1 ►▼
to be below or above the standard set for a hole on a golf course
Sentence 1
He was below the par of four on that hole. He was two
strokes above par on that hole.
Meaning 2 ►▼
to do worse (below par or not up to par) or better (abovepar)
than usual
Sentence 2
His performance was below par that night. That business
presentation was above par. Good job!
IDIOM ►
Meaning 1 ►▼
to hit the golf ball into the hole with one stroke
Sentence 1
On the ninth hole he hit a hole in one.
Meaning 2 ►▼
to succeed the first time
Sentence 2
He got a hole in one with that sale. He sold a house in ten
minutes.
IDIOM ►
Meaning 1 ►▼
a standard for a hole on the golf course
Sentence 1
This is a par three hole. Seventy-two strokes is par for
this course.
Meaning 2 ►▼
what is expected of someone
Sentence 2
he missed the train, again. That is par for the course.
IDIOM ►
Meaning 1 ►▼
to be equal for all competitors, to have no handicap
Sentence 1
He is a scratch golfer in this tournament.
Meaning 2 ►▼
to be equal
Sentence 2
We are scratch players in this deal.
IDIOM ►
Meaning 1 ►▼
to place a golf ball on a tee to be hit
Sentence 1
He teed it up on 9th hole and hit a hole in one.
Meaning 2 ►▼
To begin something
Sentence 2
Tee it up. Begin your part of the presentation.