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be below par
be below par
also not be up to par1. to be below the usual or expected standard His performance yesterday was definitely below par. For some reason her work this week hasn't been up to par.
2. to be slightly ill Do you mind if we put our meeting off till tomorrow? I'm feeling a bit below par today. After a sleepless night, I wasn't quite up to par.