Context: I found out that my son got a B in one of his classes at the end of last year. I thought I had a truly exemplary, world-changing student on my hands. Now I know he's just...above average.
Speaker 1: Speaking of kids in school, I just found out my son got a B in his world history class at the end of the previous school year. I can't believe it.
Speaker 2: That's great!!  History is so important I think and so few kids really grasp it well.  Congrats to him for a job well done!
Speaker 1: No no, see, it was the first grade below an A that he's ever made. I honestly thought I had the next Einstein on my hands. Now I guess I'll have to settle for...above average, I guess. :(
Speaker 2: Oh, I see what you are saying!  Did he get upset about it?  And you never know, he could turn it around next year and blow you away!
Speaker 1: He seemed fine about it, which is weird because he's always been so proud to bring home straight As. I'm really hoping he does turn it around next year. I also hope he's not on drugs or something. I suppose we'll see.