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Par for the course

//ˈpɑɹ fɚ ðə ˈkɔɹs// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    To be expected; normal; common. idiomatic, not-comparable, usually

    "It took a long time to finish, but that's par for the course on a project like this."

Etymology

Originally a phrase used in golf. Ironically, completing a golf course in par (or even net par) is actually unusually good for most golfers and is not a typical result.

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