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Definition par for the course in British English

par for the course phrase

phrase
Example

For a footballer, that kind of injury is par for the course.

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used for showing that, although something is usual or expected, you do not like it or approve of it

Example

The train was late, but that's par for the course these days.

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Definition par for the course in British English