up to par

phrase

: 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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