above par

Related to above par: touch base, smoother, revellers, stepping up to the plate

above par

Better than average. If you need a graphic designer, I highly recommend Jeff. His work is well above par. Her performance in sales this quarter is above par, so she deserves a bonus.
See also: above, par
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

above par

better than average or normal. His work is above par, so he should get paid better.
See also: above, par
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

above par

1 at a premium. 2 better than average.
Above par is a stock exchange idiom. In this and the following idioms, par is the Latin for ‘equal’.
See also: above, par
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • par
  • be above par
  • be up to/above par
  • a cut above average
  • average
  • live above
  • live above (someone or something)
  • above (one's) huckleberry
  • huckleberry
  • above all
References in periodicals archive
Above Par Ladies Activewear was established in 2014 in Nashville, TN by golfing partners, Carol Stephenson and Kim Coakley, who noticed a lack of comfortable, functional, and fashionable activewear skirts on the market.
OnPoint Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Above Par Ladies Activewear
Because many investors prefer not to pay a price above par, underwriters may prefer to be paid from the principal.
Understanding current and advance refundings
He began his first round at 7.30am and roughly 45 minutes later, after just four holes, he was four above par. Worse was to follow for he also bogeyed the 11th.
GOLF: BRITISH MASTERS: Struggling Webster finds motivation in the strangest of places
FUND-RAISERS had a swinging time as they set about putting a local charity well above par.
Success fore charity golfers
The Portrush star took time out before the Irish Open to make kids at Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin, South Dublin, feel above par.
G-Mac pitches in PS130,000 for kids' heart unit
The new tranche of the existing issue was priced above par -- at 104.636%, which resulted in a yield of 4.95%, or 180.6 basis points more than the comparable benchmark US government papers.
-JP Morgan, Standard Chartered help Indonesia with debt sale
The same applies to Sterne, the South African having made all seven cuts this year with only four rounds from 28 above par. He looks a buy at 14 on some ordinary Challengers indices.
Golf: Short hitters in for a hard time; SPREADWISE
The Welsh National Opera is one of the best music companies in the world and once again it did not disappoint with a well above par performance.
Reviews: Devilishly good
They were set a stiff task by Neston, for whom Lancashire all-rounder Simon Marshall contributed 75 and Ged Peers 71 not out to an above par tally of 239-8 declared, Danny Jones taking 3-70.
Cricket: Oulton clinch title with sparkling display
Knocked sideways by a six at the troublesome 15th hole, he picked up two shots on the last three holes and at two above par, has something to play for today.
Golf: Too much thinking a headache for Webster
De Vere Hotels has always played above par when championship golf is on the cards and this year is no exception, as they play host to six golf tournaments across country.
Win: tickets to the golf at the Belfry
ABOVE PAR Players enjoy the view at Prestonfield golf course in Edinburgh
BANK HOLIDAY FUNDAY; SUNNY WEATHER GETS WARM WELCOME; Thousands flock to parks and beaches
The Co Antrim golf ace took time out before the Irish Open to make children at Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin to make his young fans feel well above par.
G-Mac's big heart
ABOVE PAR Husband celebrates Dunfermline's second of the afternoon as Sons come up short
HUSBAND GIVES EM WHAT 4