above par
above par — idiom
1. at a higher level than what is usual or expected, especially when talking about
at a higher level than what is usual or expected, especially when talking about the quality of someone's work, performance, or service.
After months of extra training, Wei's test scores were above par for the first time.
above par with 'for the first time'
The restaurant's food was above par, so the owner decided to raise the prices.
be + above par with a consequence clause
Aisha's work on the project was above par, and her manager offered her a promotion.
The school's exam results this year were above par compared to other schools in the district.
- better than average
more general and less idiomatic; used in a wider range of contexts
- outstanding
stronger degree — implies excellence, not just above normal
- above the norm
more formal, common in academic or statistical writing
- below par
the direct opposite, also from golf; means worse than usual
文法句型
be + above par
seem + above par
用法筆記
Frequently used after linking verbs such as 'be', 'seem', or 'feel' to describe performance or quality. The opposite expression is 'below par'.