par for the course
Meaning
To be expected; normal; common.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɑː fə ðə ˈkɔːs/
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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