below par

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Prepositional phrase

below par

1. (idiomatic) Not up to the average or normal standard.

   Synonyms: under par, subpar

   Coordinate terms: up to par, above par

   • 14 August 2013, Daniel Taylor, “Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     Steve Gerrard, unusually, had a below-par night, too, even if it was a lovely delivery to set up Welbeck to make it 2-2 with a glancing header.

2. (golf) (of a score) Less than par for the hole or course (which in golf, means better than par).
3. (of a financial instrument) Having a price below its face value.

Related terms

• on a par

Translations

not up to the average or normal standard — see subpar

See also

• below average
• pass muster