Be up to par meaning in English

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Definition

(None of them) is up to par: (None of them) is good enough, (none of them) has sufficient abilities idiom

to be on par with (someone): to be equal to, to be at the same level as (someone) idiom

Examples

"I've interviewed scores of candidates, and I'm afraid to say that none of them is up to par."

Exercise 1

"I'm afraid to say that none of them is up to par."

Luna means that none of the students

have accepted the offer.

This is incorrect. Luna does not mean that none of the internship candidates have accepted the position.

are competent enough.

This is the correct answer. To be "up to par" is to be at the required or expected standard. Example: I went on a course for 3 weeks, so now my computer skills are up to par. Note that the expression is often used in the negative (not up to par), example: His selling skills are not up to par. Luna tells Bruno that she has interviewed many candidates and none of them meet the requirements of the internship position. A "par" is a level or standard and is commonly used in golf.

are eligible.

This is incorrect. Luna does not say that none of the internship candidates are eligible for the position.

are available.

This is incorrect. Luna does not say that none of the internship candidates are available for the position.

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