# par for the course

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈpɑː fə ðə ˈkɔːs/

## Definitions
1. To be expected; normal; common.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/par-for-the-course