IDIOM ►
below (not up to par) or above par
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!