below par

below par — idiom

1. not as good as what is usual, expected, or required; lower than the normal stand

1.慣用語B2
釋義

not as good as what is usual, expected, or required; lower than the normal standard of quality

例句

Sora's final exam score was below par, so she asked the teacher for extra help.

be + below par for evaluating performance

The room was clean but the service was well below par for a five-star hotel.

well below par — intensifier before the phrase

同義詞
反義詞
  • up to par

    direct opposite; meeting the expected standard

  • above par

    less common; mainly used in golf contexts

文法句型

be below par

feel below par

well below par

用法筆記

Unlike 'below average', which is a purely comparative measure, 'below par' implies a fixed expected standard. The expression 'feel below par' is a common fixed usage meaning to feel slightly unwell.

常見錯誤

❌The food was below the par.
✅The food was below par.
💡'below par' is a fixed phrase; do not insert an article before 'par'.