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Discover LudwigThe phrase "below par" is correct and usable in written English
It means something is not up to the expected or desired quality or standard. It is often used to describe something that is underperforming or below average. Example: The team's performance in the championship was below par this year, as they failed to win any matches. In this sentence, "below par" is used to describe the team's performance, indicating that it was not up to the expected level.
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Below par
adjective
(of a score) Less than par for the hole or course
synonyms
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Gasoline mileage was below par, as well.
Do you have silly excuses for a below par performance?
Gove's policy of closing schools with "below par" exam results is turning schools into exam factories.
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West Ham were below par.
Everyone knew we were below par.
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Money was wasted on below-par ideas.
On Saturday Wenger said the pitch was below-par.
Time will tell if their 255 is acceptable or indeed a below-par first-innings score.
"This report is clear, there are still too many children receiving a below-par education.
A well taken opening goal the only highlight for what was a below-par performance.
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