to punch above one's weight

Definice a význam slova „ punch above one's weight“ v angličtině

to punch above one's weight
01

to succeed or try to succeed in doing something that often demands more power, ability, money, etc. than one has

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to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Singapore punches above its weight in the world economy.
02

to be romantically involved with someone who is considered more socially desirable than oneself

to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
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example
Příklady
Despite feeling like he was punching above his weight, their connection was genuine.
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