to punch below one's weight

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

to punch below one's weight
01

***to perform, achieve, or do something at a level that is considered to be lower than one's abilities, talents, or personal attributes

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The Oscar-winning actor is truly punching below his weight in this new film, with a performance that is dull at best and downright amateurish at worst.
02

***to be romantically or sexually involved with someone who is considered by others to be inferior in physical appearance, intelligence, or success

example
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It's odd to me that someone so motivated by his career would punch below his weight with some gas station attendant like her.
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