above par

idiom

: better than normal or expected : very good
The performance was above par.

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“Above par.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20par. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

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