par for the course

== English == === Alternative forms === course par === 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. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɑː fə ðə ˈkɔːs/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɑɹ fɚ ðə ˈkɔɹs/, /-ˈkɔəɹs/ === Adjective === par for the course (not generally comparable, comparative more par for the course, superlative most par for the course) (idiomatic) To be expected; normal; common. Synonyms: predictable, typical, usual; see also Thesaurus:common, Thesaurus:normal ==== Translations ====