be below par

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be below par also not be up to par

1. 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.

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