Be par for the course

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Something normal or expected in a particular situation.

In business, long hours are par for the course.
Visual representation of "be par for the course" - Something normal or expected in a particular situation

Often appears as...

  • long hours are par for the course
  • that's par for the course

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Expectation Nuance

Indicates that the situation, while typical, might not be ideal or preferred.

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Delays in project deadlines are par for the course in software development.
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Subtle Irony

Can imply a resigned acceptance of the situation, often with a hint of humor.

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Getting soaked because I forgot my umbrella? That's par for the course.
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Conveying Normalcy

Used to reassure that what's happening is just the usual, nothing surprising.

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In this city, traffic jams at rush hour are par for the course.
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