above par — better than average or expected; superior to the normal standard
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: better than average or expected; superior to the normal standard
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbʌv pɑːr/
Korean meaning: 평균 이상의, 기준보다 우수한
Korean pronunciation: 어**버브** **파**ㄹ
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's service was above par, especially considering it was their opening night.
- My cooking skills are finally above par - I can now make toast without burning it!
- The team's collaboration was above par, resulting in the project's early completion.
above par
ADJECTIVE//əˈbʌv pɑːr//
better than average or expected; superior to the normal standard
Her presentation was above par, leaving the whole boardroom speechless.
Above par like a shining star, leaving others far behind!
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Origin
골프 용어에서 유래된 표현으로, 'par'는 골프에서 정해진 기준 타수를 의미합니다. above par는 원래 골프에서 기준 타수보다 많이 친 상태(나쁜 의미)였지만, 일반적인 사용에서는 '기준 이상'이라는 긍정적 의미로 전환되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant's service was above par, especially considering it was their opening night.”
“My cooking skills are finally above par - I can now make toast without burning it!”
“The team's collaboration was above par, resulting in the project's early completion.”
“His excuse-making abilities are definitely above par - he once blamed his lateness on a time zone confusion in his own city!”
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