Long lines at this store are par for the course.
par for the course
idiomTo be expected; normal; common.
Origin
disputed originOriginally a phrase used in golf. Ironically, completing a golf course in par (or even net par) is actually unusually good for most golfers and is not a typical result.
Delays are par for the course when you travel during the busy holiday season.
Given the volatile nature of the industry, such sudden shifts in market strategy are considered par for the course by experienced analysts.
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crash course
A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.
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due course
Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.
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matter of course
A natural or logical outcome; perforce.
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reverse course
To stop and proceed in the opposite direction.
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stay the course
To persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.