up to par

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Definition of up to par

: good enough : as good as expected or wanted She was checking to see if his work was up to par. —usually used in negative statements His coursework is not up to par.She's not feeling up to par.

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“Up to par.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20to%20par. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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