Both sentences make perfect sense to me! I will try and explain for you. Sentence #1 uses the phrase "on par with" to mean "the same as". "Likelihood" speaks to the chance or probability of an outcome. The sentence is implying that the male subject is unlikely to receive the money. "We all know that he has as much chance of getting the money as he has of remaining sober" Sentence #2 uses "on par" is a very similar, but slightly different way. The sentence (probably because it is an article heading) has left out certain words. Written in full it could be something like this: "The zoo NAME is prepared/destined to be on par with the best zoos in terms of quality" The fragment is designed to encourage the reader to read on, and so it will leave out some information. In this case, 'on par' means 'of similar quality standards'. I hope that helps!

Who wrote these sentences? This is poor English and doesn't make any sense. On par is a term used in the sport of golf but is used to describe something "up to standard" or a situation taking the correct path. 1. As long as he gets the money he will be able to remain sober. Once again the original sentence doesn't make sense. 2. The zoo holds the same standards as the "best" zoo. The original also doesn't make any sense.

@first reply (I can't read your name in Arabic letters, sorry for it) I don't know whether you are a native English speaker or not. Though I don't understand the meaning of sentences I'm sure they are correct. Above two sentences are not written by me but by a well known native author and by a journalist of a English newspaper. Check the below links and read very first sentences there then you can be certain above it. http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/02/shameless-review-frank-gallagher-loving-husband-devoted-father/ http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2011/05/22/fea04.asp Don't be rude when answering, friend even the questions are not correct. It discourages learners to ask questions. This is my very first question here.