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

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