above par
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Prepositional phrase
above par
- (golf) (of a score) More than par for the hole or course
- (idiomatic) Better than the average or normal standard
- 1782, Daniel Taylor, Frances Burney, Cecilia
- "Certainly, sir, that will be an excellent method of trial."
"Ay, ay, know the way! soon find if they are above par. Be sure don't mind gold waistcoats; nothing but tinsel, all shew and no substance; better leave the matter to me; take care of you myself; know where to find one will do."
- "Certainly, sir, that will be an excellent method of trial."
- 1782, Daniel Taylor, Frances Burney, Cecilia
- (of a financial instrument) Having a price below its face value
Antonyms
- below par