to punch above one's weight

Definition und Bedeutung von „ punch above one's weight“ im Englischen

to punch above one's weight

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

Dialect

British

Beispiele

The small-town mayor has been punching above her weight recently, going head-to-head with federal lawmakers over the issue of immigration reform.

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

Idiom

Informal

Beispiele

It can be intimidating to realize you're punching above your weight in a relationship.

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