Off-topic, RE: The English language

From: Andrzejewski, Jan (jan.rp@pera.com)
Date: Wed Apr 14 1999 - 11:38:24 EEST


add this one to the list:

Par

when a golfer scores 1, 2 or 3 shots 'below par' he is elated and is
considered to be on top form.

yet when anyone says they are feeling 'below par' they are dejected and down
in the dumps.

Jan Andrzejewski

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